Dr. Mina Hoorfar is a Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Science Departments, The University of Victoria, Canada. She was a Professor and Director of the School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Canada. She is known nationally and internationally for her research and innovation in microfluidics and its applications to device miniaturization and sensing technologies. Her group has extensive experience in surface science and the development of lab-on-chip devices for cancer cell detection, online monitoring of water quality, and sensors for sensitive and selective detection of target analytes for disease diagnosis and environmental monitoring. Dr. Mina Hoorfar’s research also extends to the engineering of drug encapsulation systems for targeted drug delivery and protection. Her team focuses on developing advanced nanocarriers that enhance drug stability, improve bioavailability, and enable precise delivery while minimizing side effects. By leveraging microfluidic platforms and surface engineering techniques, they design innovative encapsulation strategies for controlled and sustained drug release, contributing to the advancement of personalized medicine and nanomedicine applications. Her work has led to several patents, licenses, and commercialization with industrial partners in different sectors including oil/gas, wastewater, health, safety and security. Her work has also been featured on the cover of journals and reported in media such as CBC News, Time Colonist.