Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

Donald Bruce Dingwell, O.C.
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Munich, Germany

Donald Dingwell is a dedicated proponent of scientific pursuit. The world-renowned volcanologistÆs experimental studies have led to more accurate predictions and, consequently, management of eruptions. A founder of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at MunichÆs Ludwig Maximilian University, and former secretary general of the European Research Council, he has broadly shared his passion for the geosciences and his belief in scienceÆs role in public policy formation. A leader within multiple research organizations and initiatives, he remains a strong promoter of Canadian research and scientific exchange.