Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: September 09, 2005

One of our pre-eminent theoretical astrophysicists and cosmologists, Richard Bond has been instrumental in establishing Canada as a major world centre for research in cosmology. As Director of the Cosmology and Gravity Program of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, he has helped to build an outstanding network of scientists from around the globe. A founding member and Director of the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, where he is also a Professor, he has enhanced the Institute's mandate and international reputation. An inspirational leader and mentor, he continues his pioneering work on the structure formation and evolution of the universe.