Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 24, 2012
• Invested on: November 23, 2012

Hadi-Khan Mahabadi has been at the forefront of global innovation in the print industry. He is the former vice-president and director of the Xerox Research Centre of Canada, and is a renowned authority in polymer engineering. Over 80 of his patents represent significant breakthroughs in commercial toner technology that are used by millions around the globe. Known as a passionate advocate for scientific development, he is a former chair of the Chemical Institute of Canada and has been highly involved with Let's Talk Science, Shad Valley and the Ontario Centres of Excellence.