Distinguished Professional Award
Wael Badawy
Next time you enter a building or premises in Calgary with video cameras hoisted and recording happenings at the place; think of the vision of Calgary resident Wael Badawy. Following his passion for video analytics and related research, Badawy embarked on a long journey from his alma mater at the University of Alexandria in Egypt, moving to Canada in 1997 when he was accepted into Concordia University in Montreal for a M.Sc in Computer Engineering and then transferred to the University of Louisiana.
Upon the completion of his PhD in Computer Engineering in the field of video compression and architecture he joined the University of Calgary in 2000 from whence he has been to-date. At the U of C, Dr. Badawy is credited with helping to found the Lab for Integrate Video Systems. Later the lab led to the creation of IntelliView Technologies Inc which has spearheaded video surveillance technology in Canada and abroad.
The company's work can be seen at the Market Mall, Calgary Stampede Grounds, the Calgary Health Region and the U of C. Badawy has developed some of the most important software technology that the firm employs in its services and spearheaded the commercialization of Canadian video technology through IntelliView Technologies Inc.
Some these include; systems for safety and security, integrated IP camera with built in DVR, video systems using multi-sensor and sensor fusion to profile cargo in containers that is used by the US HLS department at DOT weigh stations. Badawy is also the brains behind security systems that protect remote sites from intruders and trespassers, this technology is used by many oil and gas companies in Alberta and Canada. The firm has also created partnerships with multinational companies including Microsoft, IBM, Panasonic and Sony.
IntelliView has offices in Calgary and Ottawa and its flagship technology is is giving video surveillance tools to companies to enhance their site security and operations, owns 11 patents in vidoe analytic development and applications.
It is also developing a software that will be used in health centres and hospitals in monitoring the movements of patients on beds, this will prevent patient falls and reduce the risk of injury to senior citizens which is currently taking a big chunk on health care costs.
Badawy say; "I believe , technology should improve the everyday lives of Canadians. If I can reduce stress and give people a sense of security then, I feel I have made a difference."
Peter Hacket, a Fellow of the National Institute of Nanotechnology and professor in the School of Business at the University of Alberta says Badawy is an excellent academic and entrepreneur, he notes; "I have known Dr. Badawy in my role as President and CEO of Alberta Ingenuity Fund as a Professor at the University of Calgary and CEO of Intelliview Technologies Inc. His students and company have won a number of Alberta Ingenuity's competitive grants and awards. He has also contributed greatly to the Alberta research and innovation community at large through his participation in a variety of consultations and initiatives."
As a testimony to the spirit of Canada, IntelliView employs more than 20 professional from a wide array of backgrounds with a shared passion for video software and securities. Badawy is married to Ghada and they have three young boys. In his free time he volunteers in various academic and management positions at the U of C,
He has edited many professional journals in his academic field including Journal of Computer Science, Journal on Circuit and Systems, Sensor Letters, Canadian Journal on Computer and Electrical Engineering, as well as various academic publications in leading academic libraries.
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