Organizing Committee
Dr. Rajinder Jagpal
York University Canada
Dr. Rajinder Jagpal
York University CanadaBiography
Rajinder K. Jagpal received BSc and MSc degrees in Physics, and MSc and PhD degrees in Physics and Astronomy. He is a contract faculty and research associate at York University, Canada, and a director of Epic College of Technology, Canada. He is a recipient of the Canadian Astronautics and Space Institute Alouette (2010).
Research Interest
Dr. Rajinder Jagpal received his Ph.D. in (Physics & Astronomy, 2011) and M.Sc. in (Applied Physics, 1993). He is a recipient of the Canadian Astronautics and Space Institute Alouette award in 2010. He also works as CEO and President at Epic College of Technology, Canada. He worked as a contract faculty member and Research Associate at York University, Toronto. His specialization includes design, testing, calibration and validation of space instruments. He develops efficient algorithms for retrieval and analysis of remote sensing data from space-orbiting Argus 1000 micro-spectrometer. Dr. Raj Jagpal is also director at EPIC CLIMATE GREEN. He has more than 20 research paper publications.
Known as Dr. Raj in the world of Canadian Immigration, he is also an RCIC and Founder at ECC Visa, Canada’s most trusted and eminent immigration consultancy, serving clients with transparent and effective visa processing services within a genuine time frame.
Dr. Monirul Mirza
University of Toronto Canada
Dr. Monirul Mirza
University of Toronto CanadaBiography
I am an exceptionally skilled and motivated climate change and engineering professional who is passionate about working with industry and government in developing and delivering innovative, sustainable and practical solutions. I have thirty plus years of experience in designing, conducting research and analyses, and managing climate change vulnerability, impacts and adaptation projects in both developed and developing countries. I have proven track record of successfully collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, non-government organizations, clients, universities and public on complex climate change projects that ranged from observational and climate model data analysis to identification of vulnerabilities, impacts and adaptation needs for key economic sectors. Over the years, I have demonstrated leadership in mainstreaming climate change into policies and programs initiated by governments and international development partners and integrated climate change with engineering projects to improve resiliency. Being acknowledged as nationally and internationally recognized speaker, communicator, teacher, trainer, project developer and manager.
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Miss. Nikole Bélanger
Green Schools Green Future Canada
Miss. Nikole Bélanger
Green Schools Green Future CanadaBiography
Nicole Bélanger is a Canadian novelist and screenwriter from Quebec. She is most noted for her novel Salut mon roi mongol ! and its film adaptation Cross My Heart (Les Rois mongols), for which she received a
Canadian Screen Award
nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards.
Research Interest
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Dr. Ashish Batra
LEA Group Canada
Dr. Ashish Batra
LEA Group CanadaBiography
Dr. Ashish Batra is an Architect, Urban Planner, and Transportation Designer with over 15 years of international professional experience spanning Canada, India, and the Middle East. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Planning and Architecture, a master’s degree in urban planning, a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India, and an MBA in Real Estate. His doctoral research, titled "Appraisal of Implementation Strategies for the Indian Smart Cities Mission Across Its States," focused on evaluating the effectiveness of smart city initiatives and their implementation frameworks in India.
Throughout his career, Dr. Batra has been involved in multidisciplinary planning, transportation, urban development, and architectural projects of regional and national significance. He began his professional journey with LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA), the South Asian arm of the Canadian consulting firm LEA Group, where he contributed to a diverse portfolio of urban planning, transportation, infrastructure, and architectural projects across India and Oman.
His areas of expertise include regional and spatial planning, urban design, transportation planning, sustainable development, smart cities, land-use planning, and architectural design. He has played key roles in the preparation of regional spatial strategies, master plans, site development plans, transportation studies, and integrated development frameworks for rapidly growing urban regions.
In addition to his professional practice, Dr. Batra is an active researcher, reviewer, and author with numerous publications in the fields of urban planning, transportation systems, architecture, lighting design, sustainability, climate-resilient development, and urban innovation. Since 2016, he has contributed to knowledge dissemination in architecture and planning through editorial and authorship roles with archiStudent.net and worldarchitecture.org, promoting professional learning and awareness among students, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.
Dr. Batra currently serves as a Transportation Designer with LEA Group in Markham, Ontario, Canada, where he contributes to transportation planning and infrastructure projects that support sustainable mobility, resilient communities, and environmentally responsible urban development.
Research Interest
Dr. Ashish Batra’s research interests include climate change adaptation and urban resilience, sustainable transportation planning, and smart cities with intelligent mobility systems. His work also focuses on urban and regional planning, transit-oriented development, and land use–transportation integration. Additionally, he explores sustainable infrastructure, urban design, architectural development, energy-efficient cities, spatial planning, and GIS applications in urban planning.
Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Service Line Coordinator Canada
Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Service Line Coordinator CanadaBiography
Mr. Abhishek Kumar is a Service Line Coordinator for the Americas (North and South) at GHD, based in Toronto, Canada. He brings diverse professional experience from leading organizations including GHD, WSP, and the Government of Alberta, where he has contributed to multidisciplinary infrastructure, engineering, and project coordination initiatives. He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from McGill University, equipping him with a strong academic foundation and analytical expertise. With a background in coordinating large-scale projects across regions, his work focuses on streamlining operations, supporting technical teams, and enhancing project delivery within the built environment and infrastructure sectors.
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Dr. Seyedmohammadreza Heibati
University of Windsor Canada
Dr. Seyedmohammadreza Heibati
University of Windsor CanadaBiography
Dr. Seyedmohammadreza Heibati is a mechanical and energy engineering educator and researcher with over 10 years of academic and industry experience. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (thermo-fluids specialization) from École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), University of Quebec, Canada, and a PhD in Energy Engineering from Islamic Azad University.
He has taught advanced mechanical and energy engineering topics in Canada and abroad, including over two years of sectional instruction in the Master of Engineering program at the University of Windsor and a term teaching thermo-fluids assessment at Algonquin College. His teaching portfolio spans Air Conditioning, Vehicle Energy & Thermal Management, Advanced Heat Transfer, and Energy Assessment—delivered with consistently outstanding student evaluations.
His research focuses on integrated modeling of energy, indoor air quality (IAQ), and moisture performance in buildings, culminating in over 30 peer-reviewed publications, numerous conference presentations, and several research awards. Dr. Heibati has also secured funding from national agencies and institutional grants to support his scholarly work.
He collaborates with industry leaders such as Carrier University and ThermoAnalytics to incorporate advanced simulation tools into lab instruction, aligning academic theory with applied technologies.
Dr. Heibati is committed to interdisciplinary teaching, research innovation, and global academic collaboration, and continues to contribute to knowledge exchange and advancement through his work in diverse educational settings.
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