Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 30, 2001
• Invested on: December 04, 2001

He is well known internationally in the field of microbial genetics and biotechnology. He has done an outstanding job in promoting scientific exchanges with Korea, both in North America and Europe. He is responsible for building multiple and solid links as well as agreements between Korean and Canadian universities, for both scientists and students. He also played a vital role in the development of the Korean Community in Canada. He is highly respected by that community as a scholar, educator and volunteer.