Nathwani
The Department of Management Science and Engineering recently gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and well-deserved retirement of Professor Jatin Nathwani. As the founding Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) and an esteemed faculty member at the University of Waterloo, Prof. Nathwani has dedicated his professional life to shaping the future of sustainable energy.
Prof. Nathwani joined the MSE department, together with the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2007, and in that time he's come to be known as a voice that promotes positive change, both in the progress of the MSE department, but also in global sustainability. His visionary leadership in the realm of energy transition, policy, and innovation has paved the way for groundbreaking research and transformative solutions.
Through the Global Change Initiative - Affordable Energy for Humanity, Prof. Nathwani has brought light to many who previously lived in energy poverty, changing lives and communities around the globe. His influence extends far beyond the academic sphere, leaving a lasting legacy that inspires future generations to continue the quest for a zero-carbon future.
The MSE department extends its gratitude to Prof. Nathwani for his years of hard work and leadership. Though he is stepping down from his official duties, his impact will continue to resonate for years to come.
At his retirement celebration, Prof. Nathwani was presented with a plaque of the Engineering Pin. Although the original purpose of this pin was as a dedication from students to the values and meaning of being an Engineer, this bigger version can now signify Prof. Nathwani's dedication to these same values over his career, and continued dedication to them in his retirement.