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Mike Lipsett is a seasoned academic and industry professional with extensive experience in reliability research and innovation in energy systems, particularly within the oil sands sector. As a Professor at the University of Alberta since 2006, Mike directs programs focused on innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Mike serves as a Senior Advisor at Copperstone Technologies and President of MGL Services, specializing in consulting for the reliability of engineering systems and assessing technology readiness for novel oil sands processes. Previous roles include leading a research group at Syncrude Canada Ltd. and contributing as an adjunct professor at UBC. Mike's early career involved significant work as a Senior Research Engineer at Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., focusing on robotic solutions for reactor maintenance. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Applied Systems Science from Kyoto University and a B. Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University.