Mohamad Nasser-Eddine
Vice President of Programs and Planning
As the CFI’s Vice President of Programs and Planning, Mohamad Nasser-Eddine leads the strategic design and delivery of national research infrastructure investments that enable world-class science and innovation across Canada.
With more than 26 years of experience spanning academia, government and funding organizations, he now operates at the intersection of science, policy and leadership. He actively influences and advances the CFI’s mandate, guiding the evolution of Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem, while also driving measurable economic and societal impact to make that ecosystem a strong and sustainable one.
Internationally, he represents Canada as an ad hoc expert to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures, including its Strategy Working Group on Environment, where he contributes to advancing global collaboration and sustainability priorities in research infrastructure.
Throughout his career, Mohamad Nasser-Eddine has led transformative initiatives to enhance the impact of large-scale research investments, promote inclusive access to cutting-edge facilities, and advance responsible approaches to research assessment. He is particularly committed to fostering the next generation of talent, emphasizing the development of “T-shaped” skills that combine deep expertise with interdisciplinary capacity.
He holds a PhD in chemistry and an executive MBA in technology management and began his career as a research scientist specializing in drug delivery systems.
