Alaa Kafafi (M. Eng. ME & BEng. ME), a former executive in the oil and gas industry, was responsible for developing and managing environmental and quality management systems. With over 30 years of experience, he has been committed to reducing the carbon footprint of oil and gas companies. Alaa is a strong advocate for energy transition to Net-Zero emissions and actively contributes as a writer on energy topics for American engineering magazines such as Industrial and System Engineering, Industrial Management, and Quality Progress. Alaa resides in Vancouver, BC with his wife, Kawkab. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Together, they enjoy nature-related hobbies such as camping and hiking.