Long Citation (for publication and press release)
For significant seminal contributions to knowledge generation and dissemination, advanced education, and practice of engineering in Canada and overseas; through original fundamental research, analysis, design, technology development, and control of robotic and mechatronic systems, machinery, and industrial processes; authorship of educational material, textbooks, and journal papers; journal editorships; keynote presentations, and organization of international conferences.

Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Through original fundamental research, analysis, design, technology development, authorship of educational material, keynote presentations, and organization of international conferences, Clarence de Silva has made significant seminal contributions to knowledge generation and dissemination, advanced education, and the practice of engineering in Canada and overseas.