Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Praveen Jain, O.C.
Kingston, Ontario

Praveen Jain, a leading inventor in electrical energy processing, has advanced efficient power generation, transmission and use through electronics. A Queen’s University professor and founder of its Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research, he has shaped the field while mentoring more than 100 trainees, earning recognition as an outstanding educator and innovator.