Dr. Dalgaard holds a B.Eng in Metallurgical Engineering from McGill University, as well as a Master’s in Materials Engineering focusing on automotive alloy development and a Ph.D in Materials Engineering focused on the solid state welding of aerospace alloys, from the same institution. She has extensive experience in the characterization of advanced materials, including SEM, EDS, EBSD, TEM and XRD techniques. Her recent work includes initiating and managing research projects in the aerospace industry in the areas of metals, alloys, joining, thermoplastic composites, coatings, and advanced manufacturing including additive manufacturing. She is very active in Canadian and international professional societies, having been President of the Metallurgical Society of Canada (MetSoc) and holding a position on the executive council of ASM International (Montreal Chapter). Dr. Dalgaard has a strong interest in encouraging young people, especially women and underrepresented groups, in the scientific and engineering fields, and has participated in numerous mentoring and teaching activities. These include being a mentor with the Chaire Marianne Mareschal (promotion du genie auprès des femmes) and with Concordia’s “Women in Engineering Career Launch Experience”, and organizing an ASM Materials Mini-Camp for high school students.