FRANK K. CRUNDWELL

Dr. Crundwell's background in financial mathematics and chemical engineering, combined with his experience in academia and corporate venture capital, makes him highly qualified to address the complexities of evaluating and funding capital projects. His work in technology development and due diligence ensures that his insights in the book are not purely theoretical but grounded in real-world applications. Engineers often struggle with the financial aspects of projects, and his knowledge of business case development and investment decision-making provides valuable strategies for assessing financial feasibility and risk management. Additionally, his experience in patenting and licensing inventions means that he understands the commercialization process, which is crucial for engineers working on innovative technologies. Dr. Da Costa's extensive professional and academic career in finance--particularly his expertise in mining finance and engineering economics, financial modelling, risk management, and financial engineering--provides readers with a rigorous understanding of financial strategies tailored to engineering projects. His background in derivatives, structured finance, structured products, and environmental financial assurance equips practitioners with the analytical tools necessary to make sound financial decisions across diverse engineering sectors, including infrastructure, mining, renewable energy, and oil and gas. He is currently obtaining his Professional Licensee Engineering (P.L.Eng.) designation in British Columbia, Canada, while also pursuing an LLM degree focused on Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Finance Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. His longstanding leadership contributions to professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) further reinforce his authority in the field.