Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2021-09-24
Invested on: 2022-12-14
Luc Vinet, C.M., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
Luc Vinet is a pioneer of mathematical physics. Aisenstadt professor at Université de Montréal, former director of the Centre de recherches mathématiques, and CEO of the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), he made major discoveries related to symmetries, algebraic structures and integrable systems, among others. A strong advocate for interdisciplinary research and higher education, he distinguished himself as vice-principal of McGill University, then as rector of Université de Montréal. An outstanding educator, he has played a decisive role in advancing science and training new generations of researchers.