Prof. Dr. Donald W. Kirk is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto and President of Chemical Engineering Research Consultants Ltd.. His expertise includes materials and electrochemical technologies, with a focus on catalysts, carbon materials, hydrogen production, and green energy technologies. Prof. Kirk has 15 patents and published over 200 papers. He provides forensic failure analysis for metals and components,. A recipient of the Excellence in Research Faculty Award from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, he is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.