Who We Are
The Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI) is supported by a diverse community of advisors, staff, and collaborators who collectively advance its mission in sustainability, climate resilience, innovation, and community impact. This page highlights the Advisory Board providing strategic guidance, the core BEI team leading day-to-day activities, and a growing network of alumni, including Ontario Tech students from various faculties and academic programs, whose continued engagement helps strengthen and extend the institute’s impact.
Advisory Board
Aiman Khan
President, WiN Canada
Vice President of Engineering Services, AtkinsRéalis
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Hadid Subki
SMR Technical Lead & Collaborating Centre Liaison Officer
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Meet the Team
The Brilliant Energy Institute is powered by a small but mighty team that brings people, expertise and ideas together to advance clean energy solutions. We act as the connector linking Ontario Tech’s deep research strengths with an extensive network of international industry partners and organizations, government collaborators, community leaders and academic experts.
Our team coordinates and drives interdisciplinary projects, knowledge exchange and events that amplify impact far beyond our size. Alongside our dedicated alumni, who continue to contribute to the energy and sustainability sectors across Canada and beyond, we create a dynamic ecosystem of collaborators eager to build a climate resilient future.
Meet the team and the brilliant network behind BEI’s work.
Programs Assistant
Project and Event Services Assistant
Jackson Ainsworth
Communications Lead, BEI
Principal, Ainsworth Communications Consulting
Communications Lead, BEI
Principal, Ainsworth Communications Consulting
Neil Alexander
Communications Consulting, BEI
Communications Director, Canadian Nuclear Society
Communications Consulting, BEI
Communications Director, Canadian Nuclear Society
Senior Technical Analyst
