Debjyoti Sen

Applied Research Team Member

Biography

Debjyoti Sen is an accomplished leader with a vision to shape Alberta's technology landscape and foster innovation. He brings extensive experience bridging academia and entrepreneurial endeavors to his role as the Director of the Centres for Manufacturing and Energy Innovation.

With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and a strong background in applied research, Debjyoti founded two technology ventures that helped entrepreneurs, SMEs and large industries in the adoption of digital technology solutions. He has a deep-rooted belief in Alberta's potential to thrive in advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, and digital technologies, and sees the Centres for Manufacturing and Energy Innovation as a linchpin for propelling technological advancements and nurturing a thriving innovation ecosystem.

His qualifications speak to a wealth of expertise spanning applied research, engineering, project management and business leadership. Debjyoti’s portfolio includes work across sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, biomedicine, aerospace and more, along with key partnerships that underscore his capacity to foster impactful collaborations.

Debjyoti has a strong desire to contribute to RDP’s innovation story and believes our infrastructure, talent pool and geographic location position us to play a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape in Alberta. By offering his knowledge and over a decade of experience in applied research, engineering, project management and business development to this leadership role, Debjyoti hopes to progress RDP’s impact on the innovation ecosystem.

Education

M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Alberta
B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering), National Institute of Technology Trichy, India
P.Eng., Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta