"This recognition means more than what words can capture," Banerjee says. "To have that work nationally recognized by a platform that usually highlights startup founders, tech leaders, and policy disruptors is deeply validating."
Rahul Banerjee, the University's research security co-ordinator, has been named an emerging leader by a national business publication.
The Peak praised his program as a global model for reducing institutional vulnerabilities: "He not only safeguarded intellectual assets but also set the benchmark for research security excellence across Canada, redefining the future of institutional risk management."
Developing his program required navigating complex international, federal, and provincial policies and engaging with stakeholders across the country, says Banerjee.
"This work rarely makes headlines, but it protects the integrity of Canada's research ecosystem, ensures our innovations stay safe, and keeps academic freedom in balance."
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