LONG Professor Jacek Lipkowski is nominated for his extensively recognized, ground-breaking research in the area of electrochemical surface science. The foundations of his work go back some 30 years when he developed sensitive methods for the electrochemical-thermodynamic evaluation of the adsorption of small organic molecules at mercury and gold electrodes. Continuation of his work, in the recent years, has put his research at the cutting-edge of modern surface chemistry, for example in his studies at well-ordered single-crystal surfaces of metals where sensitive measurements of effects of electrode potential on adsorption have added a new dimension to the field of surface science. This work has been recognized by scientists, world-wide, a situation that has led him to be selected a few years ago as the editor of the prestigious publication, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry and Interfacial Chemistry, previously edited for 35 years by Professor Roger Parsons, FRS. In recent years he has turned part of his research activities towards biophysical-chemistry and has published exceptionally original papers on the structure and properties of bio-membranes by means of an outstandingly original procedure of neutron reflection from thin membrane films and infrared radiation reflection absorption spectroscopy. Various areas of his research have been recognized by internationally significant awards. SHORT Jacek Lipkowski has done ground-breaking research in the area of electrochemical surface chemistry. He developed sensitive methods for the electrochemical-thermodynamic evaluation of the adsorption of small organic molecules at mercury and gold electrodes. He has also examined the structure and properties of bio-membranes using neutron reflection from thin membrane films.

LONG Denis Mitchell is a structural engineer who has made scientific advances towards developing behavioral models to predict the response of concrete structures. His innovative approaches to shear and torsion design, the design of regions with complex stress flows, the design of high-strength concrete structures and earthquake-resistant design have had a major impact on codes and standards, as well as the practice of structural engineering. He has received many prestigious awards for his research and has authored two textbooks that are widely acclaimed for their novel approaches towards developing a deeper understanding of the behavior of concrete structures. SHORT Denis Mitchell is a structural engineer who has made scientific advances towards developing behavioral models to predict the response of concrete structures. His innovative approaches to shear and torsion design.

LONG Martin Schechter is an international leader in the application of epidemiologic principles and methods to understand and prevent the spread of HIV. His early pioneering research, conducted well before the discovery of HIV, demonstrated the degree and modes of transmission of the hypothetical AIDS agent, leading to critical early prevention efforts. His research demonstrates a deep understanding of the critical interface between science and public policy in which scientific discovery can rapidly inform public health interventions to prevent illness. His work also exemplifies a fundamental appreciation of the increased risk of poor health faced by vulnerable populations within our society. SHORT Martin Schechter is an international leader in HIV and his early pioneering research, conducted well before the discovery of HIV, demonstrated the degree and modes of transmission of the hypothetical AIDS agent, leading to critical early prevention efforts. His research demonstrates a deep understanding of the critical interface between science and public policy.

LONG Dr Shoubridge is an exceptionally talented scientist who attained prominent world-class status in the field of molecular mitochondrial biology. He made superb discoveries relating to the molecular organization of the mitochondrial electron chain complexes with relevance to human diseases. His outstanding scientific achievements led to many prestigious appointments (Howard Hughes Scholar, Gordon Conference organizer, etc). His laboratories attract many superior caliber students and visiting scientists from different parts of the world. Dr. Shoubridge is among the most talented and productive biomedical scientists in Canada. SHORT Eric Shoubridge attained prominent world-class status in the field of molecular mitochondrial biology. He made superb discoveries relating to the molecular organization of the mitochondrial electron chain complexes with relevance to human diseases.

LONG Professor Daniel W. Smith has established himself as one of Canada’s preeminent environmental engineers and an internationally acknowledged water and wastewater treatment, and cold regions researcher. Dr. Smith’s dedicated research and resulting practical applications for water related issues have proven invaluable both at home and abroad. This has occurred as governments and the general public increasingly seek assurances regarding the safety and reliability of water supplies. Dr. Smith’s discoveries and their applications have extensive implications for the natural environment, urban infrastructure and sustainability of key resource industries. In addition, his published findings related to cold regions are still widely referenced information sources. Professor Smith has received numerous honours and has disseminated his important findings through more than 300 publications and the guidance of approximately 142 graduate students (35 Ph.D.). In 2013 he was elected an Officer of the Order of Canada. SHORT Daniel W. Smith has established himself as one of Canada’s preeminent environmental engineers and an internationally acknowledged water and wastewater treatment, and cold regions researcher. Dr. Smith’s discoveries and their applications have extensive implications for the natural environment, urban infrastructure and sustainability of key resource industries. In 2013 he was elected an Officer of the Order of Canada.

NOTICE LONGUE M. Tremblay est théoricien de la manière condensée, un des plus connus au Canada. Il a aidé à construire un groupe de recherche de haut calibre dans le domaine des matériaux quantiques et de l'informatique quantique à Sherbrooke. Il a été un chef de fil canadien qui a combiné les simulations numériques à grande échelle avec le développement de nouvelles approches analytiques pour les systèmes d’électrons fortement corrélés. Son travail a éclairci des questions fondamentales dans le domaine de la supraconductivité à haute température. Il a aussi supervisé un grand nombre d’étudiants et de chercheurs postdoctoraux, en plus d’assumer de lourdes tâches administratives. NOTICE COURTE Andre-Marie Tremblay is one of Canada’s preeminent condensed matter theorists. He has been a Canadian leader in the Physics of strongly correlated electron systems. His work has shed light on the fundamental questions in the field of high-Tc superconductivity.

LONG A.E. (Willy) Williams-Jones, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University, is a scientist of international renown and an outstanding teacher whose contributions have had a major impact in fields as diverse as economic geology, environmental science, volcanology and planetary geology. He is a leading authority on the geochemistry of hydrothermal processes, and has played a key role in developing genetic models for several important ore deposit types. In so doing, he has frequently challenged conventional wisdom, showing for example that steam not water is the principal agent of metal transport in some ore-forming systems. His contributions in other fields, though fewer in number, have been equally important, e.g., explaining the origin of the canali on Venus. Professor Williams-Jones is a distinguished scientist and teacher. SHORT A.E. (Willy) Williams-Jones has had a major impact in fields as diverse as economic geology, environmental science, volcanology and planetary geology and is a leading authority on the geochemistry of hydrothermal processes. He has developed genetic models for several important ore deposit types and demonstrated that steam may be an important agent of metal transport.

Nancy Adler is internationally recognized for developing the field of cross-cultural management, and advancing our understanding of cultural synergy and global leadership–including the leadership of the world’s most senior women. Using innovative arts-based conceptualizations, she has published over 100 scholarly articles. A gifted communicator, Adler has won numerous national and university teaching awards. The author of four books, her International Dimensions book, now has close to a half million copies in print. Professor Adler is the only scholar in Canada to be recognized as a Fellow of both the Academy of Management and the Academy of International Business. Adler is also a visual artist.

LONG Paul Beaudry is one of the most prominent macroeconomists in Canada. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of the two important phenomena that macroeconomics addresses: business cycles and economic growth. His theoretical work on contact theory and his empirical work on labour markets have highlighted the role that labour and credit contracts play in determining the impact of business cycles. His work in monetary economics has shown how uncertainty about monetary policy adversely effects economics growth. His work on growth has improved our understanding of the worsening income distribution within developed societies as well as across the world. SHORT Macroeconomist Paul Beaudry has made significant contributions to our understanding of business cycles and economic growth. His work on contract theory and on labour markets has highlighted their roles in determining the impact of business cycles. His work on monetary policy uncertainty and growth has improved our understanding of the worsening income distribution within developed societies and across the world.

LONG For more than two decades, Derek Gregory has been one of the leading human geographers in the world writing in English. His innovative books and articles on social theory, emphasizing the interrelations of space, culture and power, have reached an international audience in many disciplines. Recent research has examined Europe’s nineteenth century encounter with Egypt, while the current ground-breaking book, The Colonial Present, brings the analysis of cultural politics to the contemporary geopolitics of the Middle East. He is a dazzling teacher, and widely acknowledged through international honours. SHORT Derek Gregory is a dazzling teacher and a world leader in human geography. His innovative books and articles on social theory emphasize the interrelations of space, culture and power. Recent research has examined Europe’s nineteenth century encounter with Egypt and his The Colonial Present, brings the analysis of cultural politics to the contemporary geopolitics of the Middle East.

LONG Professor Pierre Jolicoeur is known nationally and internationally for his pioneering empirical work and theoretical leadership in several foundational areas of human experimental psychology. His internationally acclaimed discoveries at the intersection of research on attention, memory, and perception over the last 25 years have profoundly influenced scientific development in each of these areas. He is particularly well known for his creative and elegant experimental designs, for theoretical innovation, for incisive logic, and for the clarity of his expositions. He is recognized today for outstanding contributions to basic knowledge, to scientific education and training, and to the scientific community. SHORT Professor Pierre Jolicoeur is a pioneer in experimental psychology. His work at the intersection of research on attention, memory, and perception is well known for its creative and elegant experimental designs, theoretical innovation, incisive logic, clarity of expositions. He is recognized for outstanding contributions to basic knowledge, to scientific education and training, and to the scientific community.