Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025

Karim Zaghib, O.C.
Longueuil, Quebec

Electrochemist and materials scientist, Karim Zaghib is internationally renowned for his research on energy storage and conversion, particularly in the development of lithium ion batteries and all solid state. His contributions to advancing the energy sector have significantly aided in achieving carbon neutrality on a global scale.