Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: December 14, 2022

David P. Wilkinson, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

David Wilkinson is a leader in the fields of fuel cell and hydrogen science. Involved in industry and academia, he has translated his research in energy and sustainability into tangible, real-world applications. As vice-president of research and development at Ballard Power Systems, he expanded its world-class research department, establishing the company and Canada as global leaders in the commercialization of fuel cells and hydrogen technology. Now a professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, he is training the next generation of engineers and championing clean energy technology.