With over 35 years industrial and academic experience in bio-process research and development, Dr. Ward’s research is widely cited by the international scientific community. Dr. Ward is a recipient of the Distinguished Teachers Award from the University of Waterloo and a former President of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists. He is co-inventor on over a dozen patents or patent applications and provides patenting expertise related to preparation and review. He is passionately committed to the commercialization of sustainable, environmental technologies and job creation. Many of his former students have been appointed to positions in technology, research and business in North America and Europe. Dr. Ward has founded two other Ontario based venture-backed advanced bio-remediation technology companies, one of which is a public company.
Mr. Mosher is a Professional Engineer with over 35 years of technical and management experience in the areas of solid waste management, site assessment, environmental remediation and construction. He has developed, lead and implemented state-of-the-art solutions for environmental projects in North America and internationally. He has designed numerous solid waste management and wastewater treatment processes, managed numerous environmental engineering projects and acted as a policy and technical advisor to government agencies and institutions such as the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. Mr. Mosher has undertaken various technical roles from project inception through to long-term operations in capacities ranging from design consultant, project manager, to constructor for projects in Canada, the US, South America, the Philippines and the Caribbean. He has an established record in the responsible completion of projects in accordance with all applicable regulations and environmental approvals.
Mr. Janssens offers over twenty years’ experience in the start-up, rapid expansion and management of several environmental sector businesses, with a focus on beneficial use and sustainability. Prior to joining Lystek, he was the co-founder and Director of Business Development for Orgaworld International where he was responsible for growing the business on an international scale. In this key, leadership role, he was responsible for overall management of the business and the establishment, environmental permitting and ongoing operations of two of the largest, totally enclosed, in-vessel composting facilities for Source Separated Organics (SSO) in Canada. Mr. Janssens has also played a key role in the development and delivery of organic processing technologies and solutions for some of the largest municipalities in North America. He is a passionate and active member of a number of industry-related associations and committees.
Dr. Singh has over 25 years’ experience in managing industrial operations and R & D with a background in applied and environmental microbiology and bioprocessing technology. He was one of the original founders of Lystek. Ajay has extensive operations and management experience with bioprocessing on a commercial scale in both North America and Europe. Dr. Singh has developed numerous bioreactor-based processes related to environment, fermentation, and food industries, has 15 patents to his credits, has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, and has co-authored 10 books in the areas of biotechnology and bioremediation. He is also a member of the Water and Environment Association of Ontario’s Residuals and Biosolids Committee.
With over 20 years of experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Litwiller has held several, senior-level positions, both corporately and within start-up, business environments. Prior to joining Lystek, Kevin was responsible for leading the Marketing and Business Development efforts of a national, software and professional services firm with a focus on the municipal waste management sector. Kevin is accustomed to working with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder participation and deliver successful project results. From initial scope to implementation and close out, he prides himself on his ability to build mutually beneficial relationships and bring “the voice of the customer” into every engagement.
With over 25 years experience in business development, marketing environmental technologies and products, analysis of potential target sectors and regulatory framework, managing international projects, system design and engineering in organic waste management, hazardous waste management, and odour control systems. Mr. Mullin is a licensed professional engineer and a Certified Management Accountant.
Guy is a Certified Engineering Technologist (Environmental) with over 20 years of experience in the field of environmental engineering. He has worked as a consultant, contractor and developer in Canada, the U.S. and South America. Guy has been responsible for successfully managing a wide range of municipal and private infrastructure projects for the design, construction and commissioning of water and wastewater system plants and upgrades, solid waste management and clean water delivery systems. Guy also has a strong background in commercial site investigation and evaluation having worked in North and South America on remediation projects where properties have been environmentally impacted.
