Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Dr. Has Malik

Provost & Vice President, Academic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatoon, Canada

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Research Institute / University

Saskatoon, Canada

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a leader in applied education, innovation, and industry collaboration in Canada. With campuses across Saskatchewan and strong ties to industry, government, and communities, Saskatchewan Polytechnic is uniquely positioned to drive real-world innovation in key sectors including manufacturing, mining, energy, agriculture, and health. SLICE – Sustainability-Led Integrated Centres of Excellence SLICE drives sustainable innovation through applied research partnerships in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and resource optimization. Key facilities include: Biomaterials Testing and Prototyping (B-TAP), Energy and Resources Lab, Research in Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping (RAMP) Together, these labs provide state-of-the-art capabilities to help industry develop and implement sustainable technologies. DICE – Digital Integration Centre of Excellence DICE is Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s digital innovation hub and the province’s first Technology Access Centre (TAC). It empowers small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through applied research in: AI and machine learning, Data integration and visualization, Cybersecurity DICE connects industry, students, and researchers to transform data into actionable insights, fueling growth and competitiveness in the digital age. Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) The Centre for Continuing Education equips industry with agile, workforce-ready training to drive innovation and resilience. CCE offers: Customized training for industry needs, Micro-credentials and certificates in leadership, digital skills, project management, trades, and sustainability, Corporate partnerships to strengthen workforce capacity, International collaboration to support global talent development CCE empowers lifelong learning and ensures businesses have access to the skills needed to compete and grow. At SaskPolytech all intellectual property rights are retained by you, our client. We are committed to helping our partners achieve success.
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About me

As Provost and Vice President, Academic, Dr. Has Malik brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his role.

 He is excited to lead the academic, student services and applied research teams in supporting students to achieve their education and career goals. Sask Polytech works hand-in-hand with industry providing expertise in applied research and delivering programs and training to advance strategic priorities. He works closely with industry and business partners to ensure graduates have the skills they need to succeed.

 Dr. Malik joined Sask Polytech in June 2018 as the dean for the School of Business, School of Information and Communication Technology and Department of Arts and Sciences. He has more than 27 years of leadership experience in the post-secondary sector.