Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2014-11-20
Invested on: 2015-09-23
Jeremy McNeil is a leading entomologist who is committed to advancing science in Canada. A professor and chair in chemical ecology at Western University for over 40 years, he has published landmark studies exploring the environmental impact on the survival and reproductive abilities of insects. He is the foreign secretary of the Royal Society of Canada and a former president of the International Society for Chemical Ecology. He regularly shares his passion for the fascinating world of insects with audiences at public events.