Long Citation (for publication and press release) Pengfei Guan, McGill University, is widely recognized as the leading researcher of his generation in the study of fully non-linear elliptic partial differential equations, a deep and central area of mathematics which has very important applications in geometry and in mathematical physics. His achievements include the solution of several long-standing open problems in geometric analysis, such as the oblique derivative problem for elliptic operators, which was first stated by Poincare in 1912, the higher dimensional Christoffel-Minkowski problem, which goes back to Weyl in 1916 and was solved by Nirenberg in 1953 in the two dimensional case, and the regularity problem for degenerate Monge-Ampere equations. Pengfei Guan has held the Canada Research Chair in geometric analysis at McGill University since 2005. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Pengfei Guan is widely recognized as the leading researcher of his generation in the study of fully non-linear elliptic partial differential equations, a deep and central area of mathematics which has very important applications in geometry and in mathematical physics. His achievements include the solution of several long-standing open problems in geometric analysis and the regularity problem for degenerate Monge-Ampere equations.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) Eckhard Meinrenken has made several fundamental contributions to differential geometry and mathematical physics. His proof of the Guillemin-Steinberg 'quantization commutes with reduction' conjecture was a landmark achievement in symplectic geometry, with many important applications. Other major results include his proof of the Witten formulas in two-dimensional gauge theory, his work on the Verlinde formula, and his proof (with Anton Alekseev) of the longstanding Kashiwara-Vergne conjecture in the theory of Lie algebras. Meinrenken's work is closely connected with many of the recent developments in theoretical physics, such as conformal field theory and the theory of D-branes in string theory. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Eckhard Meinrenken has made several fundamental contributions to differential geometry and mathematical physics. His proof of the Guillemin-Steinberg 'quantization commutes with reduction' conjecture was a landmark achievement in symplectic geometry. Meinrenken’s work is closely connected with many of the recent developments in theoretical physics, such as conformal field theory and the theory of D-branes in string theory.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) Wolfgang Jäger is an outstanding experimentalist who is also a master of formalism and theory. He has made important contributions to the knowledge of three body interactions with his spectroscopic research on Van der Waals complexes. His studies on larger, helium containing clusters have defined a new research area, namely the study of matter in a size regime between the molecular and the mesoscopic scale. This research has produced a first: he and his collaborators traced the evolution of a bulk property, namely superfluidity, from the molecular scale with atom-by-atom resolution. Wolfgang Jäger is also co-founder of the Laboratory of Laser Spectroscopy at the University of Alberta for development of laser based trace gas detectors for sensing of planetary atmospheres, breath analysis for medical applications, and industrial process control. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Wolfgang Jäger is an outstanding experimentalist who is also a master of formalism and theory. He has made important contributions to the knowledge of three body interactions with his spectroscopic research on Van der Waals complexes. His studies on larger, helium containing clusters have defined a new research area, namely the study of matter in a size regime between the molecular and the mesoscopic scale.

Notice académique longue (pour publications et communiqués de presse) Le Professeur Prud'homme est un physico-chimiste reconnu internationalement pour ses travaux sur 1'état solide des polymères. Il a fait des contributions fondamentales dans le domaine des mélanges polymères, des stéréocomplexes entre polyesters optiquement actifs, sur 1'orientation et la relaxation des polymères à 1'état fondu, sur leur morphologie et leur cristallisation, sur les méthodes de caractérisation impliquant une radiation (lumière, rayons X et infrarouge) et, récemment, sur la cristallisation des films polymères ultraminces (moins de 100 nm d'épaisseur) - nanostructures pour les nouvelles applications en nanotechnologie. Il a jusqu'ici dirigé 56 mémoires de M.Sc. et 26 thèses de doctorat. Ses travaux lui ont valu plusieurs prix, entre autres la bourse Steacie du CRSNG en 1985-87, le Prix Urgel-Archambault de 1'ACFAS en 1997 et, en 2001, le prix Marie-Victorin, la plus haute distinction accordée par le Gouvernement du Québec en sciences naturelles et en génie. Il a été conférencier plénier à de nombreux congrès internationaux et professeur invité de plusieurs universités étrangères. En plus de ses contributions en recherche, le Professeur Prud'homme a dirigé pendant 15 ans le Centre de recherche en sciences et ingénierie des macromolécules de 1'Université Laval et, depuis 2003, il dirige le département de chimie de 1'Université de Montréal. Notice académique courte (pour lecture à la cérémonie de présentation des nouveaux membres) Le Professeur Prud’homme est un physico-chimiste reconnu internationalement pour ses travaux sur l’état solide des polymères. Ses travaux lui ont valu plusieurs prix. En plus de ses contributions en recherche, il a dirigé le Centre de recherche en sciences et ingénierie des macromolécules de l’Université Laval et, depuis 2003, il dirige le département de chimie de l’Université de Montréal.

Professor Sanche has remarkably enhanced our global understanding of the effects of radiation in biological systems and has applied this knowledge to increase the therapeutic and diagnostic efficiency of radiation. He has focused on secondary low energy electrons, providing the missing link between the physics and the chemistry of radiation damage. He can now suggest modifications to radiotherapy protocols to enhance the therapeutic value of radiation in cancer treatment. His basic discoveries in molecular physics have been applied by other researchers and himself to several practical areas including the depletion of the earth's protective ozone layer.

John Tse is a scientific leader, nationally and internationally, in the application of sophisticated computational and experimental methods to determine the relation between structure and properties of complex solids. His fundamental work on phase transformations in ice, and on the structure and thermal properties of natural and synthetic gas hydrates (clathrates), is of great potential significance for the eventual exploitation of this immense resource. He has applied computer simulations, synchrotron radiation techniques and neutron scattering with great success to a wide range of subjects including the elucidation of structure, bonding and superconductivity in high pressure solids, and alloys for batteries and aerospace materials.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) Recognized globally for her pioneering contributions to statistics, Agnes M. Herzberg founded, shaped and nurtured the international, Conferences on Statistics, Science and Public Policy held at Herstmonceux Castle, England. In this unique context, she assembles an unusual mix of scientists, politicians, civil servants and journalists from several countries who annually address significant policy issues. Recurring themes of their concerns are such compelling issues as promotion of better understanding between science and public policy, public trust, society, education, media, economics, government and politics. The outcomes of these invaluable conferences have demonstrably furthered knowledge, trust and co-operation across the divides of government, science and public policy. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Recognized globally for her pioneering contributions to statistics, Agnes M. Herzberg founded, shaped and nurtured the International Conference on Statistics, Science and Public Policy held at Herstmonceux Castle, England. The outcomes of these invaluable conferences have demonstrably furthered knowledge, trust and co-operation across the divides of government, science and public policy.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) Clifford Burgess is a theoretical physicist who has made an impact over an unusually broad range of fields during his twenty years of research in Canada. His contributions span superstring theory, early universe cosmology, particle phenomenology, astrophysics and condensed matter physics. His innovative constructions of cosmological inflation based on string theory opened new areas of research and brought string theory to a stage where it may be tested by experimental observations. He is a renowned expert in the applications of effective field theory. With over 120 published articles, he is one of Canada's most prolific and highly cited particle theorists. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Clifford Burgess is a renowned expert in the applications of effective field theory. As a theoretical physicist he has had an impact on an unusually broad range of fields including superstring theory, early universe cosmology, particle phenomenology, astrophysics and condensed matter physics. With over 120 published articles, he is one of Canada's most prolific and highly cited particle theorists.

Philip Sohm is a leading international scholar of Renaissance and Baroque art history. His advice is sought by research institutes, many top academic presses and journals, and the Ivies. He was recently appointed University Professor by the University of Toronto. His former Ph.D. students hold tenured and tenure-stream positions at many research universities. ------------------ SOHM, Philip –Department of Art History, University of Toronto Philip Sohm is a leading international scholar of Renaissance and Baroque art history. His four books (a co-authored fifth book in press) are recognized as breaking new ground in many different areas: social history and architectural design; the language of art writing; non-verbal communication in painting; the biological and psychological conditions of artistic creativity and production; and the economic preconditions of making and marketing paintings. His advice is sought by research institutes (Getty; CASVA; Institute for Advanced Study), many top academic presses and journals, and the Ivies. His former Ph.D. students hold tenured and tenure-stream positions at many research universities.

Robert Batterman is an internationally recognized authority in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of physics. He has made substantial and ground-breaking contributions in a number of areas and has pioneered new approaches in the philosophy of physics. ------------------ BATTERMAN, Robert W. –Department of Philosophy, University of Western Ontario Robert Batterman is Professor of Philosophy, Rotman Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Science at the University of Western Ontario, and co-founder of the J.L. Rotman Institute of Science and Values. He is an internationally recognized authority in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of physics. He has made substantial and ground-breaking contributions in a number of areas including explanation, reduction, and the role of idealization in science. He has pioneered new approaches in the philosophy of physics, specifically in statistical mechanics and condensed matter theory where his work on the renormalization group has both redirected and reshaped philosophical debates about the nature of mathematical explanation and emergence in physics. His book and articles are cited frequently and have served as catalysts for changing the direction of research in philosophy of physics in several areas.

Irene Gammel, Canada Research Chair in Modern Literature and Culture at Ryerson University, has made major, internationally acknowledged contributions to the scholarship of modernism and to the study of Lucy Maud Montgomery. ------------------ GAMMEL, Irene –Department of English, Ryerson University Irene Gammel, Canada Research Chair in Modern Literature and Culture at Ryerson University, has made major, internationally acknowledged contributions to the scholarship of modernism and to the study of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Her biography of Dada artist Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, along with a bilingual edition of her poetry, has established Gammel as one of the foremost researchers of the avant-garde and its appropriation by mainstream cultures. An exhibition curated for the centenary of Anne of Green Gables, in addition to numerous publications on its author, have helped to consolidate Lucy Maud Montgomery studies as an academic field.