The bridging of basic research and the application of its findings to man's use is a vital role in any science and Norman Paterson has played this part in geophysics with integrity and effectiveness for the past 20 years, publishing 30 technical papers while constantly engaged by Industry or in Consulting. From the time of his early paper on Seismic Wave Velocities (published by the Royal Society of Canada in 1954), through many subsequent publications on the application of magnetic and electromagnetic principles to the search for metallic deposits, Dr. Paterson's contributions have been recognized equally in the fields of Industry and of Research.

For his seminal contributions to the theories of liquids, water and aqueous solutions. Dr. Patey was the first person to devise a practical computational method for integral equation theories based on the hypernetted chain (HNC) approximation that allows angular dependent potentials and many-body polarization effects to be properly treated. In consequence, the dielectric properties of water, electrolyte and colloidal solutions and various properties related to ion motion have finally been related almost quantitatively to the basic intermolecular interactions. Further, he has applied the HNC theory to discuss orientational ordering in liquid crystal systems. He has clearly established a worldwide reputation as a leading theoretical chemist.

Arghya Paul has made seminal contributions to the development of sustainable nanomaterials and nanocomposite hydrogels for diverse biomedical applications. Examples include genomic DNA-based injectable materials for localized drug delivery, mineral-based nanoparticles for bone repair, 3D-printed scaffolds for patient’s anatomy-specific tissue regeneration, biomimetic hydrogel coatings to combat medical device-associated complications. His work has led to transformative medical innovations, including development of next-generation of bioactive stents and other surgical implants.

Arghya Paul a contribué de manière décisive à la création de nanomatériaux durables et d’hydrogels nanocomposites pour diverses applications biomédicales. Il a notamment travaillé à la création de matériaux injectables à base d’ADN génomique pour l’administration localisée de médicaments, de nanoparticules à base de minéraux pour la réparation des os, d’échafaudages imprimés en 3D pour la régénération de tissus correspondant à l’anatomie du patient ainsi que de revêtements d’hydrogel biomimétiques pour traiter les complications associées aux dispositifs médicaux. Ses travaux ont donné lieu à des innovations médicales transformatrices, notamment la mise au point d’une nouvelle génération d’endoprothèses bioactives et d’autres implants chirurgicaux.

PAUL, T.V. - Department of Political Science, McGill University T.V. Paul focuses on puzzles and paradoxes in International Relations. A major advocate of eclecticism and building bridges across theoretical paradigms, his works have had a significant impact on the development of policy in the areas of peacebuilding, security planning and nuclear arms control. The concepts he pioneered, ‘asymmetric conflicts,’ ‘soft balancing,’ ‘complex deterrence,’ ‘geostrategic curse,’ and ‘status accommodation’ have become part of the lexicon of the policy community.

T.V. Paul se concentre sur les énigmes et les paradoxes dans les relations internationales. Grand défenseur de l'éclectisme et établissant des ponts entre les paradigmes théoriques, ses travaux ont eu un impact significatif sur le développement de la politique dans les domaines de la consolidation de la paix, de la planification de la sécurité et du contrôle des armes nucléaires. Les concepts qu'il a mis au point, les «conflits asymétriques», l '«équilibrage en douceur», la «dissuasion complexe», la «malédiction géostratégique» et l' «accommodement du statut» font désormais partie du lexique de la communauté politique.

Professor Paus is a neuroscientist with a life-long interest in the functional and structural organization of the human cerebral cortex, and in the forces shaping developmental trajectories of brain health. He pioneered the combined use of brain stimulation and brain imaging to study neuronal connectivity, and he laid down the conceptual and practical framework for population neuroscience, a new discipline that combines neuroscience with epidemiology and genetics.

M. Paus est neuroscientifique et s'intéresse depuis toujours à l'organisation fonctionnelle et structurelle du cortex cérébral humain et aux forces qui déterminent les trajectoires de développement de la santé du cerveau. Il a été le premier à utiliser à la fois la stimulation cérébrale et l'imagerie cérébrale pour étudier la connectivité neuronale. Il a également établi le cadre conceptuel et pratique des neurosciences des populations, une nouvelle discipline qui associe les neurosciences à l'épidémiologie et à la génétique.

Julien Payne is among the very best known of Canadian academic lawyers for his many publications, his lecturing, and his support over the years for law reform in family law both by the federal government and by the provinces. It is not untrue to say that his is a household name in family law in Canada, and he has possessed that reputation for over thirty years. His pioneering work in advocating reform in the law of divorce, custody and access, and the processes for dealing with family problems in our society, has been recognized not only nationally, but internationally, where he is a frequent lecturer.

Linda Pearse fuses insight from the performance of early art music with archival research to create intercultural artistic works and scholarly publications that offer opportunities for impactful public-facing outreach. As the Canada Research Chair in Music, Contact, and Conflict, Pearse’s interdisciplinary research network cultivates nuanced understandings of musical and sonic entanglements between early modern cultures, and related aspects of identity and intercultural relationship in ways that resonate with contemporary issues.

Linda Pearse associe les connaissances tirées de l’interprétation de la musique artistique ancienne à des recherches archivistiques pour créer des oeuvres artistiques interculturelles et des publications qui offrent des possibilités de sensibiliser le public. En tant que titulaire de la chaire de recherche du Canada sur la musique, les contacts et les conflits, le réseau de recherche interdisciplinaire de Linda Pearse cultive une compréhension nuancée des enchevêtrements musicaux et sonores entre les cultures du début de l’ère moderne, ainsi que des aspects connexes de l’identité et des relations interculturelles, d’une manière qui résonne avec les questions contemporaines.

Long Citation Dr. Keir Pearson is a leading authority on the neurobiology of locomotion. His research has identified key principles related to the neural control of walking in invertebrates and vertebrates. These contributions have been germane for developing strategies for enhancing functional recovery after spinal cord injury and for the design of walking robots. Dr. Pearson has written many influential manuscripts and book chapters, and is recognized internationally for his ability to communicate science to a wide audience. He holds a Canada Research Chair in movement physiology, and is Director of the Centre for Neuroscience at the University of Alberta. Short Citation Keir Pearson is a leading authority on the neurobiology of locomotion. His research has identified key principles related to the neural control of walking in invertebrates and vertebrates. These contributions have been germane for developing strategies for enhancing functional recovery after spinal cord injury and for the design of walking robots. Dr. Pearson has written many influential manuscripts and book chapters, and is recognized internationally.

Jamie Peck of the University of British Columbia is one of the most prolific and highly cited geographers in the world, with over 200 publications including 13 books. His main contributions have been in labour studies, urban political economy, critical policy analysis and neoliberalism and they have been highly influential in sociology and urban studies as well as in geography. He is a leading advocate for spatially-sensitive analysis across the economic sciences. His work has been widely reprinted and translated into more than a dozen languages.

Isabel Pedersen is Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media, and Culture (tier II). Her work broadly questions the way in which future-proposed technology affects human identity and culture. Digital technologies are often predicted, invented, adopted and even celebrated before we fully understand their societal impacts. While most research in the realm of digital media investigates the technological aspects of digital innovation, Dr. Pedersen’s work uniquely focuses on understanding the impacts of the digital age on our lives, culture, art, and social practices.

Isabel Pedersen est titulaire d’une Chaire de recherche du Canada sur la vie numérique, les médias et la culture (niveau 2). Ses travaux remettent en question la façon dont les nouvelles technologies affectent l’identité et la culture humaines. Bien souvent, les technologies numériques sont anticipées, inventées, adoptées et même célébrées avant même que nous comprenions pleinement leur impact sur la société. Tandis que la plupart des recherches menées dans le domaine des médias numériques étudient les aspects technologiques de l’innovation numérique, les travaux de la Dre Pedersen se concentrent exclusivement sur la compréhension des impacts de l’ère numérique sur nos vies, notre culture, l’art et les pratiques sociales.