Jan de Bakker

Jan de Bakker is an experienced engineer and metallurgist currently serving as Supervisor of Project Engineering at FuelCell Energy since February 2022, focusing on materials refurbishment and recycling initiatives. In addition, Jan holds the position of Senior Product Engineer at reOsiris Inc. as a metallurgy advisor for projects aimed at reprocessing tailings in Northern Ontario. Previously, Jan worked with Materion Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer and Sipi Metals Corporation as a Senior Project Engineer. Early career roles included research positions at American Air Liquide and BBA, as well as consulting and academic roles at Queen's University and Columbia University, where Jan earned a PhD in Mining Engineering and a Master's in Environmental Engineering. A notable background includes significant contributions to continuous improvement efforts, plant audits, and feasibility studies within the mining sector.