Dr. Sengupta is an Assistant Professor in Community Economic and Social Development at Algoma University and holds a PhD from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto. Ushnish’s PhD focused on data governance theory for social economy organizations.
Ushnish is an award-winning teacher and has taught courses at post-secondary institutions and community-based organizations. In addition to his academic experience, he has worked in various private, public, and social sector organizations, including Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Cedara Software Corp, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, OntarioMD, Ontario Telemedicine Network, and eHealth Ontario.
Dr. Sengupta’s research interests include nonprofits, cooperatives, entrepreneurship, blockchain, artificial intelligence, open data, and diversity. He is currently researching the social and environmental impacts technology adoption in Smart City projects.
Ushnish joined the Board in 2016, is a member of the Executive Committee, serving as Co-president and is a member of the Diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.
