Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 19, 2022
• Invested on: October 26, 2023

G. Ross Peters, C.M.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Ross Peters is a force in engineering education and regulation. Professor emeritus and former dean at Memorial University, he has helped raise the school’s international stature through his course design, research activities, faculty recruitment and partnership building. A specialist in ocean engineering, he helped establish regulatory frameworks as an original member of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board, and led the accreditation of university programs across the country as part of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. With unwavering dedication, he has advanced the profession at the provincial, national and international levels.