• Deceased
• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Order of Canada

• Companion of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: April 13, 1994
  • Invested on: May 03, 1995

  A distinguished scientist and professor emeritus of the University of Alberta, he has spent more than forty years on research into the chemistry of carbohydrates. His innovative and pioneering work in that field garnered international attention and respect, and is vitally important to the field of immunochemistry. This is a promotion within the Order.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: June 28, 1968
  • Invested on: November 12, 1968

  Chemist and professor. For his contribution to the advancement of organic chemistry, particularly his research on methods of synthesizing carbohydrate antibiotics.