Greg Nilsson Email & Phone Number

I have worked with NRC for 20 years. Starting first as a Technical officer at the National Institute for Nanotechnology in Edmonton AB (2004 to 2006). I then served as the OSH advisor at NINT for 2 years (2006 - 2008) before I joined the Construction Research Center in Ottawa 2008 to present. I've played several roles with in CRC since starting ranging from chairing internal committees to leading research Projects. I also participate on external committees Vice chair of ASHRAE GPC 44P and am the current chair of CSA No 22.2 187. My main area of expertise is developing methodology to evaluate technologies that improve indoor air quality. I have designed and built several laboratory facilities at NRC construction most notably the Radon testing facility and the Facility for air cleaning technologies. More recently I have joined the Canadian Construction Materials Center as an evaluation officer evaluation materials for Code compliance. Although I still work on the topic of protecting indoor air quality during periods of high levels of wildfire smoke.On a person level, I am a third degree black belt with sensei title in Can-Ryu style Jiu-jitsu. I hold the rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, I compete in BJJ and am a certified referee under the Ontario Jiujitsu Association. I also do woodworking as a hobby my main interest at the moment are working with live edge wood highlighting the wood using fractal burning and resin to build unique furniture items.

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  University Of Alberta

  Chemistry