Parisa Chegounian

Parisa is a solution-driven engineer with a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of British Columbia, where she focused on the biological treatment of oil sands tailings ponds. She is passionate for bridging the gap between bench-scale research and full-scale implementation of innovative technologies while creating business opportunities in wastewater treatment plants. Her focus is on piloting innovative technologies that reduce GHG emissions and advance resource recovery processes, with a particular emphasis on generating low-carbon fuels. In her role at Metro Vancouver, Parisa is dedicated to driving sustainability and environmental stewardship, contributing to a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.