Philip Asare, PhD, P.Eng is a researcher, educator, and engineer with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional (interdisciplinary) collaborative projects that include partnerships across higher education, non-profits, industry, and government in domains such as healthcare, energy, civic engagement, and talent development. These projects are often at the intersection of people and technology. He has also had the privilege for over 15 years to be part of many people's growth journeys through mentorship, in the classroom, and other forums of professional development.
Philip is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), the Division of Engineering Science (EngSci), and (through courtesy appointment) the Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he also serves as Dean's Advisor for Black Inclusivity. Beyond UofT, He is the CEO of Diginera LLC, a company that supports small and medium enterprises to leverage digital technologies to serve their stakeholders better, and an independent consultant.