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Dean of Engineering Elected to Royal Society of Canada
September 15, 2009
David Wilkinson, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and distinguished university professor, has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Dean Wilkinson was recognized for his significant contributions to materials engineering and science. His research has focused on the processing and properties of structural materials, including metallic alloys, ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, metal matrix composites, functionally gradient materials and biomaterials, with particular applications to the automotive sector.
His citation reads:
“Professor David Wilkinson is recognized internationally as a leader in the science and technology of solid materials. Over the past three decades, his fundamental studies of the different levels of structure of metallic, ceramic and composite materials and their related properties have contributed greatly to our understanding of advanced engineering materials. His impact has been profound: Through his personal research, through his service to the Canadian and International academic and industrial communities and through his innovative role as an educator, he has played a major part in the advancement of the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering.”
This brings the total number of elected Fellows in the Faculty to 15. Election to the RSC is the highest honour that can be attained by scholars, artists and scientists in Canada.
Founded in 1882, the RSC is Canada's oldest and most prestigious scholarly organization. Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, and are dedicated to achieving excellence in their endeavours, thus enhancing Canada's competitiveness on a global basis.
This year's new Fellows will be inducted at a ceremony to be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Gatineau, Quebec. The complete list of elected Fellows, their affiliations and nomination citations can be obtained by visiting www.rsc.ca
