The Minister of Research and Innovation, the Honourable Dr. Reza Moridi visited the Bioproducts Discovery & Development Centre (BDDC) on the morning of April 3, 2013, accompanied by Dr. Gord Surgeoner, President of Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, and Dr. Robert Gordon, Dean of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College. Dr. Surgeoner and Dr. Mohanty gave brief presentations of the history of the BDDC, showcasing a variety of bio-based products, from Bio-Bins to door panel linings, developed at the Centre. During a guided tour of the processing facility, Dr. Mohanty explained the uses of the research equipment and provided demonstrations of the materials processed by the Centre with the assistance of BDDC researchers. The Minister showed a keen interest in the facility and the ongoing research work at the BDDC, interacting with graduate students and staff.

For further details of honourable minister's visit to University of Guelph, please click the following link.

http://atguelph.uoguelph.ca/2013/04/minister-of-research-innovation-on-campus-today/