Fluid Perspectives: Navigating the Future of Water

International World Water Day and World Environment Day Panel Discussion

The panel discussion fosters dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to address pressing water challenges and explore innovative solutions. By bringing together experts from academia, government, industry, civil society, and the student community, we seek to leverage collective expertise and insights to drive positive change in water management and conservation efforts.

Panel 1 – Academic Panel Discussion

Session Title: Convergence in Water

Panellists:

Evalyna Bogdan – assistant professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University

Kathy Lynn Young – professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University

Luz Adriana Puentes Jácome – assistant professor, Faculty of Science, York University

Pulin Mondal – associate professor, Department of Civil Engineering, York University

Raymond Kwong – associate professor, Faculty of Science, York University

Panel 2 – Government, Industry & Not-for-Profit Panel Discussion

Session Title: All for Water & Water for All

Panellists:

Andrew Wilson – executive director, Alberta WaterPortal Society

Fred Peters – founder and current Chair, Friends of Swan Lake Park

Kevin Matthews – founder and owner, Sustainable Resource Solutions Ltd.

Michael Piotrowski – vice-president, engineering, Initiative Water System Inc.

Nicola Crawhall – CEO, Canada Water Network

Panel 3 – Student Representatives

Session Title: Education and Awareness

Panellists:

Arefeh Shamskany – doctoral student, civil engineering, York University

Diego Alejandro Hernández Ospina – master’s student, civil engineering, York University

Maryam Zarean Adarmanabadi – doctoral student, civil engineering, York University

Shiva Akhtarian – doctoral student, mechanical engineering, York University