Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 13, 2004
• Invested on: June 10, 2005

Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan, Delwyn Fredlund has made important contributions to geotechnical engineering in Canada. Recognized internationally for his pioneering work in the area of unsaturated soil mechanics, he co-authored the first major textbook on the subject and established an internationally renowned research group at the University. Committed to the training and mentoring of young engineers, he has organized exchange programs with China, Kenya and Vietnam to facilitate the transfer of knowledge. Embracing a lifestyle of service to others, he has helped improve the lives of countless people throughout the world through his involvement with Canadian Food for the Hungry.