Dr. Marjan Eggermont, Professor (Teaching), Sustainable Systems Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary.

Learning from Nature: a selection of design work, class projects and art inspired by nature.

Dr. Marjan Eggermont's work is reshaping how engineering tackles the climate crisis, blending art, science, and sustainability to create solutions that put the planet and future generations first. Her work as a scholar, a teacher, an artist, and a designer has been inspired by nature since early stages of her career. She has inspired young generations of graduated designers and engineers for many years. Marjan is currently Professor in Sustainable Systems Engineering at the University of Calgary, co-editor of the journals Thirst and Zygote Quarterly, and was co-founder of Biomimicry Alberta, among other leadership roles.