Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 19, 1991
• Invested on: October 30, 1991

He is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of his research in chemical engineering, his excellence as a teacher and his professional leadership. Former Dean of Engineering at McMaster University and long-time Editor of the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, he continues to be active in his field, serving as the chairman of an advisory committee on nuclear fuel waste management.