Ekram Azim, PhD, EP, RP

Ekram Azim, PhD, EP, RP

Lead Scientist
WSP Canada

Dr. Ekram Azim is a Lead Scientist at WSP Canada with over 25 years of teaching, research and consulting experiences around the world in the areas of Aquatic Resources Management, including aquaculture and fisheries. He is highly skilled in technical writing and editing, has published around 100 articles in peer reviewed journals, books, professional magazines, and newspapers. Dr. Azim also edited a book on “Periphyton: Ecology, Exploitation and Management” published by CAB International (UK), and attended numerous international conferences and presented scientific papers. Dr. Azim has maintained an international professional relationship by acting as an Associate Editor for Freshwater Science (Frontiers), an Editorial Board Member for Aquaculture Reports (Elsevier) and reviewer for numerous international journals and research grant proposals. His professional experience in both academia and industries has made him an excellent professional in solving real-word environmental issues through innovative science and cutting-edge technology. Besides professional activities, Dr. Azim is involved in various community development initiatives including a Co-founder of the Step to Humanity, a Canadian charity for international development.