Dr. Satyendra Narayan has been a professor of applied computing in the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology at Sheridan since September 1999. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and a master’s degree from the University of California, with specializations in computing and physical sciences. Satyendra has 25+ years of research experience in the field of applied computing, geosciences, and geoengineering, and has published several papers, articles, and reports. He has worked on a number of national and international projects, including projects funded by the UNDP. He has made a number of original contributions in both the theoretical and simulation sides of the electrical monitoring of subsurface processes, which have found uses in geosciences, geoengineering, and waste disposal technology. His research work in Canada has been funded by the CCPP, NSERC, EMR, and AOSTRA. He was also invited as a keynote speaker at an international meeting and has chaired technical sessions at international conferences. He is a recipient of Sheridan’s best teaching excellence award of merit and the Leadership in Faculty Teaching (LIFT) Award (2006–7) from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in recognition of his exemplary efforts to motivate and inspire students and his demonstrated leadership in teaching methods for the diverse student body in Ontario.