Dr. Bipro Dhar is an associate professor at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Microbial Electrocatalysis for Energy and Environment. He also holds the University of Alberta Engineering Research Chair in Environmental Biotechnology. His research focuses on microbial electrochemical technologies, anaerobic digestion, and sustainable bioenergy and resource recovery from waste and wastewater.

A leading expert in environmental biotechnology, Dr. Dhar leads an innovative research program advancing clean energy and environmental sustainability. His work has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Petro-Canada Emerging Innovator Award and APEGA’s Summit Award for Early Accomplishment.