Mark Hoddenbagh
Director, Applied Research and Innovation
Algonquin College

Transforming students, faculty, staff and clients through applied research has been Mark’s focus since 2007 when he joined Algonquin College as the Director, Applied Research and Innovation.

This has been accomplished by developing strong internal and external networks with creative, driven and passionate people; leveraging the expertise of faculty and staff; engaging students in addressing real-world problems and opportunities; and collaborating closely with industry, government and community organizations.

Mark has over twenty-five years of academic and applied research experience in chemistry, environmental sciences, advanced materials, pulp and paper, and biotechnology. At Algonquin his support of applied research and commercialization activities has grown to encompass ICT, photonics, heath care, digital and multimedia technologies, business, culinary, engineering technology, building sciences and construction, sustainable development and education.

Over his career, Mark has been responsible for academic, basic, applied and implementation research activities; environmental monitoring; product and process development; technology transfer; relationships with internal and external clients and researchers; contract negotiations; intellectual property management; and teaching and program development.

Prior to joining the College, Mark worked for the National Research Council of Canada, Millar Western Pulp Limited in Saskatchewan, the Alberta Research Council, and IOGEN Corporation in Ottawa.

Mark holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science (Honours Chemistry) and a Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry, Spanish), from Queen’s University.