Denise is a professor within the Civil Engineering Technician program, bringing over 18 years of industry experience to the classroom. Previous to teaching Denise held a variety of roles including engineering designer, project coordinator, engineering technician and computer draftsperson. Denise is the Niagara chapter director for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and a member of the Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment. Denise holds both an Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology – Architecture from Niagara College and her certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) from OACETT.

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Stefane is the Program Coordinator for the Electronic Engineering Technology and Technician programs. He has been teaching at Niagara College for over 9 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters in Applied Science – Mineral Resources Engineering from Laurentian University.

Frank joined Niagara College as a professor teaching into the Civil Engineering Technician & Construction Engineering Technology program in 2000. Frank is the former Owner of CAD-Works Drafting & Design specializing in architectural, structural and civil drafting as residential and small commercial design and residential design build services. Frank holds a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Adult Education from Brock University and a diploma in Construction Engineering Technology – Architecture from Niagara College. He is currently pursuing a B.A in the Classics from Brock University as well as a Project Management Certificate from Algonquin College.

Denise is a professor within the Civil Engineering Technician program, bringing over 18 years of industry experience to the classroom. Previous to teaching Denise held a variety of roles including engineering designer, project coordinator, engineering technician and computer draftsperson. Denise is the Niagara chapter director for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and a member of the Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment. Denise holds both an Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology – Architecture from Niagara College and her certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) from OACETT.

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Alexander is the professor for the Photonics Engineering Technician and Photonics Engineering Technology and Advanced Lasers program. He holds an Electronics Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma and is currently working towards receiving his Bachelor of Education from Brock University. “Just do it – learning through experience”

Cristina joined Niagara College in 2019 after 20 years in the photonics industry as a manufacturing engineer. She worked in the area of New Product Introduction with multi-disciplinary teams,  bringing fiber optic devices, camera, lens and laser systems from prototypes to high rate production. This allowed her to gain valuable experience in producing optical designs that can be manufactured, as well as understand the skills required to be successful in the photonics and hi-tech industry. At Niagara College, Cristina teaches courses in optical manufacturing technologies, optical design and optical test and measurement. Cristina has earned her M. Eng. in Engineering Physics from McMaster University, Canada.

At Niagara College, Cristina shares her experiences and lessons learned in the industry with the students, guides them to acquire skills that are highly sought after by the photonics industry and challenges them with projects that will help them become lifelong learners and problem solvers.

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Stefane is the Program Coordinator for the Electronic Engineering Technology and Technician programs. He has been teaching at Niagara College for over 9 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters in Applied Science – Mineral Resources Engineering from Laurentian University.

Aaron joined Niagara College’s School of Technology in the Fall of 2013 as a Professor for the Mechanical Engineering Technician & Technology programs. Previous to teaching, Aaron primarily worked for manufacturers of custom automated machinery/equipment, and custom fabricating and millwrighting companies, holding the position of engineering manager, project manager, and mechanical designer. Aaron has extensive experience working within a variety of industries such as heavy industrial, material handling, structural construction, pulp and paper, shipping, mining and renewable energies to name a few. Aaron has earned his Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Niagara College and his Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from McMaster University.  He is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Neil is a professor within the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Technician program, teaching courses such as Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Design and Computer Modeling. Before joining Niagara College’s School of Technology in 2006, Neil held the title senior test engineer at Goodrich Landing Gear Division. Neil has earned his B.A. Sc. from Waterloo and his P.Eng As a Professional Engineer in Ontario.

Cristina joined Niagara College in 2019 after 20 years in the photonics industry as a manufacturing engineer. She worked in the area of New Product Introduction with multi-disciplinary teams,  bringing fiber optic devices, camera, lens and laser systems from prototypes to high rate production. This allowed her to gain valuable experience in producing optical designs that can be manufactured, as well as understand the skills required to be successful in the photonics and hi-tech industry. At Niagara College, Cristina teaches courses in optical manufacturing technologies, optical design and optical test and measurement. Cristina has earned her M. Eng. in Engineering Physics from McMaster University, Canada.

At Niagara College, Cristina shares her experiences and lessons learned in the industry with the students, guides them to acquire skills that are highly sought after by the photonics industry and challenges them with projects that will help them become lifelong learners and problem solvers.

Research Interests

Alexander is the professor for the Photonics Engineering Technician and Photonics Engineering Technology and Advanced Lasers program. He holds an Electronics Engineering Technologist Advanced Diploma and is currently working towards receiving his Bachelor of Education from Brock University. “Just do it – learning through experience”

Jeff is a professor within Niagara College’s Renewable Energies Technician program. Previous to teaching Jeff worked in energy management and auditing, designing and managing facility renewal projects that focused on delivering energy saving solutions for existing facilities. Jeff has also worked within the HVAC industry specializing in designing and troubleshooting systems. While working within the HVAC industry, Jeff was part of the project team that delivered facility renewal and energy retrofit programs for various school boards throughout Ontario. He has earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.) and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) as well as Project Management Professional (PMP).