Research Team

Carolyn Moorlag, MSc, PhD

Director, Research and Innovation

carolyn.moorlag@sheridancollege.ca

Dr. Carolyn Moorlag (she/her) serves as Generator at Sheridan’s Director of Research and Innovation, fostering collaboration between academia, industry and community to advance applied research with meaningful, real-world impact. Dr. Moorlag leads two of Sheridan’s research and innovation centres – the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, which integrates technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise and solutions, and the Centre for Applied AI, which is at the forefront of the development and application of artificial intelligence across multiple industries. Under her strategic guidance, these centres act as vital accelerators for technological adoption, bridging the gap between complex research and scalable, industry-ready solutions that drive economic growth. Prior to Sheridan, Dr. Moorlag was a research and development manager in industry, conducting research in materials development and integration, additive manufacturing and prototyping, and advanced devices, and she is a strong contributor to innovation and holds over 130 issued technology patents. Dr. Moorlag’s technical background includes a Masters in Metals and Materials Engineering, and a PhD in Materials Chemistry, both from the University of British Columbia.

Ethan Shen, PhD

Manager, Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing

Dr. Ethan Shen is the Manager of the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing at Sheridan College. Dr. Shen has expertise in the areas of electronics integration, software programming, IoT (internet of things) application, and medical imaging. He has experience in industry working in printed electronics, smart packaging, 3D printing, robotics, and IoT system integration with 12 patents. He has worked on collaborative projects such as touch sensing point of purchase display with Xerox Canada, portable medical imaging system with Defence Research and Development Canada and Fraunhofer Institute, and additively manufactured luminaire with industrial and academia partners.

Mohamed Kasim

Research Technologist

Mohamed Kasim is the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing’s (CIM) Research Technologist. Mohamed is a mechatronics designer with expertise in robotics, product design, process automation, and additive manufacturing. Mohamed has contributed to projects in industrial automation, medical device development, prosthetic development and research, and tool design. Mohamed contributes to CIM research projects via mechanical design and rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing, CNC, and traditional machining techniques), micro-controller programming, electronics hardware design, and tool set-up. Mohamed is also pursuing a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, which will position him to further enhance his contributions to CIM projects.

Kirstin Bourne, MSc

Research Operations Coordinator

Kirstin Bourne is the Research Operations Coordinator for Sheridan’s Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing and the Centre for Applied AI, where she supports the operations, planning, and partnerships that enable applied research and innovation to thrive.

Overseeing a range of operational functions, including project coordination, budget and procurement support, communications, research administration, and stakeholder engagement, Kirstin helps develop efficient workflows, advance strategic initiatives, and ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the research centres. Working closely with research leadership, staff, students, and industry partners, Kirstin fosters collaboration and helps support opportunities for students and researchers to address real-world challenges through applied research.

Kirstin holds an MSc in Physical Geography from the University of Toronto and brings extensive experience leading operations and programming for academic, research, non-profit, and cultural organizations.