Award-winning biogeochemist, Dr. Neil R. Banerjee, is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences and Industrial Research Chair in Advanced Mineral Exploration at Western University. As a professional geoscientist and innovation leader, he is passionate about unlocking the resources that power a sustainable future. His work bridges academia, industry, and government, translating cutting-edge science into real-world solutions for critical minerals, sustainable mining, and resource innovation.

For over two decades, Dr. Banerjee led transformative research in mineral exploration, synchrotron spectroscopy, geochemistry, and petrology—helping industry partners, government agencies, and communities address the urgent challenge of securing the raw materials essential for green energy technologies.