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Communiqué de presse Intronisation de 49 nouveaux Membres au sein de l’Académie canadienne du génie Ottawa – (21 juin 2012) – La présidente P. Kim Sturgess a intronisé 49 nouveaux Membres au sein de l’Académie canadienne du génie le 21 juin 2012. La cérémonie s’est déroulée à Ottawa, dans le cadre de l’Assemblée générale annuelle et du Symposium technique 2012 de l’Académie. « Nous accueillons ces nouveaux Membres au moment où l’Académie amorce son deuxième quart de siècle », a indiqué Mme Sturgess. « Ce sont des ingénieurs de très haut niveau qui ont exercé dans des domaines très diversifiés, de l’industrie à l’université, en passant par la fonction publique. Ce qu’ils ont tous en commun, c’est le désir et la capacité d’aller au-delà de l’exercice habituel du génie pour contribuer de façons exemplaires à leur domaine d’activité et à leur collectivité. Nous nous attendons à de grandes réalisations de leur participation aux activités de l’Académie. Au cours de nos 25 premières années d’existence, les Membres de l’Académie ont produit des études majeures dans les domaines de l’éducation, de l’énergie et de l’innovation; nous avons très hâte de voir comment ces nouveaux Membres tableront sur ces importants travaux et exploreront de nouveaux aspects du génie et leur impact sur les politiques publiques. » Des citations et des photographies sont jointes pour chacun des nouveaux Membres. L’Académie canadienne du génie (ACG) est l’institution nationale qui permet aux ingénieurs les plus distingués et les plus chevronnés du Canada de fournir des conseils stratégiques sur des questions d’importance cruciale pour le pays. L’Académie, organisme indépendant, autonome et sans but lucratif, a été fondée en 1987. Ses membres sont mis en candidature et élus par leurs pairs à titre de Membres honoraires, en fonction de leurs réalisations exceptionnelles et de leurs longs états de service au sein de la profession d’ingénieur. Les Membres de l’Académie s’engagent à faire en sorte que l’expertise canadienne en génie du Canada soit appliquée pour le plus grand bien de tous les Canadiens. L’Académie canadienne du génie travaille en étroite collaboration avec d’autres académies supérieures du Canada et de l’étranger. L’ACG est un membre fondateur du Conseil des académies canadiennes, avec la Société royale du Canada et l’Académie canadienne des sciences de la santé. Elle collabore aussi étroitement avec les autres membres du Forum des leaders du génie canadien, qui regroupe des représentants d’Ingénieurs Canada, de l’Institut canadien des ingénieurs, de l’Association des firmes d’ingénieurs-conseils - Canada, du Conseil canadien des doyens d’ingénierie et des sciences appliquées et de la Fédération canadienne des étudiants et étudiantes en génie, qui travaillent tous de concert afin d’assurer un Canada plus sûr, plus propre, plus sain et plus compétitif. L’Académie est aussi membre de l’International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences, qui regroupe quelque 26 organismes nationaux semblables du monde entier. Pour plus d’information ou pour solliciter une entrevue, veuillez contacter : Kevin Goheen, Ph.D., P.Eng. Directeur général 613-235-9056, poste 223; [email protected] NEW FELLOWS 2012 D. Grant Allen Professor D. Grant Allen is Chair of the University of Toronto’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, a recent Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the former Director of the University of Toronto's Pulp and Paper Centre. Considered a leading expert on biofiltration, Professor Allen is conducting ground-breaking research on the use of advanced biotechnology to reduce the environmental impact of the pulp and paper and other industries. He has served as President of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and has a distinguished record of professional and academic leadership and service. Jorge Angeles Jorge Angeles is best known for his contributions to the design and control of mechanical systems, with special focus in robotics. He is recognized as an international authority in the kinematics and dynamics of parallel robots. His design paradigm for cam mechanics at large broke ground in the area of mechanical transmissions, as it allows for force and motion transmission with minimum friction losses. Jorge Angeles is the holder of three international patents in the areas of mechanisms and robotics plus six books on mechanical systems. Daniel H. Bader Dan Bader has been a leader and mentor in the Alberta public service with respect to the successful execution of large, complex, capital intensive, public works projects. For example, the Alberta SuperNet, a public-private partnership, which provides high speed broadband and internet connectivity to over 400 Alberta communities via 13,800 km of fiber optic and wireless infrastructure which extended internet access availability to 85% of Albertans. Other equally notable projects delivered under his capable oversight included the Oldman River Dam and the Alberta government’s financial and human resources information management systems. Mr. Bader continues to serve his profession and his community through a variety of Board and Executive positions. Brahim Benmokrane Dr. Benmokrane is an internationally renowned leader in the research of structural fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials for applications to civil infrastructures. He is not only acknowledged as a leader and expert by his colleagues in academia internationally, but also by industry and by professional societies and organizations. His contributions have been made, not only through his leading-edge research, but also through his leadership and participation in the development of design codes, standards, and specifications, his training of students and engineers, and technology transfer to government agencies and industry through seminars and workshops. His research and technology transfer activities have led to the increasing use of FRP materials for the renewal of critical concrete bridges in Canada and the U.S. Pierre Berini Professor Pierre Berini has made pioneering contributions to photonics, particularly to the area of surface plasmons and their application to integrated optical circuits, telecommunication devices and (bio)chemical sensors. He has made significant contributions to the Engineering profession via the organization of major international conferences, through teaching and mentoring in the Faculty of Engineering, by leading many industry -funded research and development projects, by initiating several transfers of technology to Canadian industry including the creation of a spin-off company, and by his significant involvement with national agencies providing funding for research. Jan Carr Dr. Jan Carr has significantly shaped the development of electricity systems in Canada and abroad. As an engineer, senior executive, public servant, and corporate director he has made significant contributions to the design, commercial operations and public policy framework of electricity services and infrastructure in several provinces of Canada. He has been at the forefront of initiatives in deregulating and restructuring the electricity industry. Michael W. Carter Michael Carter is a Professor in the University of Toronto's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and the founder and Director of the University of Toronto’s Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering. He is recognized internationally as a leader in systems engineering approaches to healthcare, and has influenced health policy and practice in Ontario and beyond through his leadership positions, educational initiatives, and work with healthcare organizations. A pioneer in his field, Michael Carter was one of the first modern researchers in Canada focused on healthcare systems engineering and is still considered a leading Canadian scholar in this area. Lynne Cowe Falls Lynne Cowe Falls’ record of achievements in private sector/ consulting, academia and research, as well as extensive service to her profession represent a unique combination of excellence as a practitioner, scholar, researcher and teacher. She has received prestigious awards for teaching, professional society activities and best papers and has been responsible for pioneering technical developments in civil infrastructure asset valuation, technology transfer, pavement management, preventive maintenance practice and software packages for teaching and training. "Dr. Lynne's" creativity, enthusiasm and energy are a role model for students and colleagues. Her contributions to engineering and society are truly exceptional. Photo credit: Dave Brown U of C Photo-imaging. Ken Croasdale Ken Croasdale is world renowned as the leading engineer with regard to design of offshore structures for arctic regions, and for developments in harsh regions generally. Building structures to resist forces in a totally new environment, where the forces arise from moving ice many metres thick, is a demanding problem. He spent many years in industry, pioneering methods to solve this problem. His over 40 years experience in engineering research & design has been innovative in the extreme, using novel tests and analytical methods, which are accepted and used worldwide. He is widely recognized as a consultant and respected for his credibility, wisdom and good judgement. Ajay K. Dalai For outstanding contributions to the field of engineering, including: heterogeneous catalyst developments for gas to liquid (GTL) technologies; biodiesel