Dr. Hui Zhang, Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University, has been a senior research scientist for over 20 years and an adjunct professor for at least 14 years. During his tenure, he has published over 120 referred journal papers and has made groundbreaking impact in the area of powder coating, making Western University renowned for academic powder coating research and fine particle technology and applications. Zhang has led and participated in many research projects and earned over 2 million dollars in research grants, including holding his own NSERC Discovery Grant. With over 50 patents, with more than half granted, leading to several commercialized technologies, some now in large-scale production, Zhang’s colleagues and industry partners hail him as an “outstanding researcher, a competent team leader, a friendly and efficient educator, and a genuine innovator. In addition, Zhang has given strong support and supervision to many graduate and undergraduate students with many of his peers noting his dedication, professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile to support his students.  He was awarded the Western Engineering Award of Recognition in 2022 in recognition for his exceptional contributions to the faculty and university.