Marlene Huerta

Background

About Marlene Huerta

Experienced R&D portfolio manager with a demonstrated history of managing platforms and emerging technologies portfolio (academia/SME collaborations). These include capacity building and technology platforms programs as well as capacity utilization R&D programs (Academia and SME Partnerships)/development/execution). Experienced in Alberta government funding including applied R&D programs. Skilled in portfolio management, basic and applied research/SMEs partnerships and development (R&D), platform technologies portfolio (ICT, Nano and OMICS (Synthetic Biology). Portfolio aligned to Alberta Innovates' emerging technologies (data-enabled innovation, digital technology for business transformation, innovative production and distribution and clean tech). Projects relate to Alberta cross sectorial applications including Energy, Health and Bio. Strong education background with a PhD focused in Chemistry from University of California, Davis, USA. Previous experience in academia, energy producer and Alberta government roles related to research and innovation.