Appointee Biographies

REHAN SIDDIQUI

Dr. Rehan Siddiqui is a passionate and motivated experienced professional with over 25 years of experience in teaching and research at Universities, Colleges, and Research Institutes. He is awards recipient of Queen Elizabeth II (2015), Vernon Oliver Stong (2015), Dr. Ralph Nicholls (2016), YorkU Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) and two times best teacher awards. Dr. Siddiqui is an author of peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports and course manuals. He works as a Contract Faculty & Research Associate at York University and Dean & Executive Director at Epic College of Technology and Epic Climate Green. He also works voluntary as Director at Career Advisory Network (CAN). He has a PhD and Master of Science (MSc.) degrees in Physics & Astronomy from York University as well as MSc. in Physics, and Power Engineering from NED and Karachi University. He holds a license designation accredited by Canadian Association of Physicist as (P.Phys.) and TACT from SEDA, UK.

VERNU SIVAKKOLUNDU

Vernu Sivakkolundu is a Professional Engineer, specializing in the structural design of buildings and structures, with over twenty years of experience in the USA and Canada. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA. Vernu is experienced in designing and reviewing structural projects for prominent organizations and government agencies, including AECON, AMEC, Candu Energy, and the Toronto Transit Commission. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of NuCon Engineering, a role he has held for the past seven years. Additionally, Vernu is actively involved in community development as the Secretary and Treasurer of Anpuneri Humanitarian Rehabilitation Organization, a not-for-profit organization supporting educational development initiatives in Sri Lanka.

SUSAN ST LOUIS

Susan St Louis is a professional civil engineer and an executive leader with over 30 years of experience in complex infrastructure and corporate governance. As the President of SSL Project Services Inc, she provides high-level technical advisory services specializing in municipal policy, procurement, transportation, civil engineering, and project risk mitigation. Throughout her career, Susan has successfully managed 100's of construction projects, from concept to completion. Susan spent over two decades at Dillon Consulting Ltd as a Partner and Board Director, where she was instrumental in setting national corporate strategy. In addition to her consulting work, Susan serves as part-time faculty at Conestoga College, teaching Technical Writing, Technical Team Dynamics, and Risk Management. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from University of Windsor and has extensive experience in board governance, having served on the board of John McGivney Children's Centre.