Nadia Mykytczuk is the president and CEO of MIRARCO (Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation), and serves as executive director of the Goodman School of Mines at Laurentian University. She brings over two decades of experience in environmental microbiology with a focus on mining systems, microbial ecology, and the development and application of biomining and bioremediation technologies. 

Her research program is centered on microbial approaches to mine waste valorization, critical mineral recovery, and site remediation. She has extensive expertise in bioleaching, cold-adapted microorganisms, and applied geomicrobiology, with a strong track record of translating fundamental research into scalable, pilot-ready technologies for the mining industry. 

Nadia currently holds the NOHFC Industrial Research Chair in Biomining and Bioremediation, leading a multidisciplinary team developing microbial solutions to legacy and emerging challenges in mine waste management. Since 2012, she has trained over 80 highly qualified personnel (HQP) across disciplines including biology, geology, biochemistry, and engineering, with an emphasis on applied, industry-relevant research training.