Darrell Petras

Biography

As the Associate Director of Technology Management (Natural Science and Engineering), Darrell supervises and leads team activities while managing intellectual property matters of strategic importance to the University of Alberta researchers and non-university clients to secure intellectual property rights and transfer the rights for commercialization. As an Entrepreneur in Residence, Darrell also coaches and mentors startup and technology-based clients as they pursue the commercialization of new technology. Before joining TEC, Darrell was a joint operator and owner of a diversified and award-winning farming operation. He also had a consulting practice working in agriculture, green energy, and IT. He belongs to the Alberta Institute of Agrologists, the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and the Licensing Executives Society. Darrell holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (with distinction). In his spare time, Darrell enjoys camping with his wife and children, horseback riding and motocross, as well as owning two businesses. As the Associate Director of Technology Management (Natural Science and Engineering), Darrell supervises and leads team activities while managing intellectual property matters of strategic importance to the University of Alberta researchers and non-university clients to secure intellectual property rights and transfer the rights for commercialization. As an Entrepreneur in Residence, Darrell also coaches and mentors startup and technology-based clients as they pursue the commercialization of new technology. Before joining TEC, Darrell was a joint operator and owner of a diversified and award-winning farming operation. He also had a consulting practice working in agriculture, green energy, and IT. He belongs to the Alberta Institute of Agrologists, the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and the Licensing Executives Society. Darrell holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (with distinction). In his spare time, Darrell enjoys camping with his wife and children, horseback riding and motocross, as well as owning two businesses.

Research Interest

Natural Science and Engineering, horseback riding and motocross, as well as owning two businesses.