Sept. 5, 2023
A record 7 草莓污视频导航 scholars named Fellows of Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and a record-setting seven 草莓污视频导航 faculty members were among those to receive the prestigious honour, the greatest number ever in one year for our institution.
Fellows of the RSC are peer-elected scholars who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.
Dr. Frank Cheng, PhD; Dr. Carolyn Emery, PhD; Dr. David Hodgins, PhD; Dr. Nicole Letourneau, PhD; Dr. Jennifer Love; PhD; Dr. Venkataraman Thangadurai, PhD; and Dr. Marcello Tonelli, MD, will be formally inducted into the RSC at a ceremony in November.
鈥淭he 草莓污视频导航 is thrilled to have seven outstanding scholars named as Royal Society of Canada Fellows this year,鈥 says Dr. Ed McCauley, president of the 草莓污视频导航 and Fellow of the RSC.
"Their induction into the Royal Society of Canada is a testament to their remarkable contributions across various disciplines and in public life. Their achievements not only elevate our university, but also enrich our community. We are immensely proud and inspired by their dedication and excellence."
2023 is 草莓污视频导航鈥檚 most successful year for RSC nominations in institutional history. In addition to the seven new RSC Fellows listed below, there are five 草莓污视频导航 scholars who have been selected for the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. These 12 scholars also make up the largest variety of faculties 草莓污视频导航 has ever had represented in one year, hailing from seven different faculties.
鈥淭he Royal Society of Canada is very proud to welcome today an imposing group of inspiring scholars, artists and creators whose peers have recognized their exceptional contributions to the world of science and culture and to the well-being of our society. The impact of their work will continue to be felt in the development of public policies for years to come, while adding greatly to the enrichment of public life,鈥 said Alain-G. Gagnon, president of the RSC.
Dr. Frank Cheng, PhD
Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering
Cheng鈥檚 innovative approaches to integrate advanced micro- and nano-electrochemical techniques with modern computational modelling open understandings into the microscopic world of pipeline corrosion. His defect assessment technique revolutionizes current methods, providing accurate diagnosis of pipeline health conditions. Cheng conducts game-changing work exploring hydrogen-steel interactions at an atomic scale and reinvigorates gaseous hydrogen embrittlement investigations, leading the worldwide research on repurposing existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport.
Learn more about Frank Cheng鈥檚 research:
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Dr. Carolyn Emery, PhD
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology; Departments of Community Health Science and Paediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine
Emery is a world-leading injury epidemiologist and physiotherapist whose innovative research in the prevention of sport-related injuries and concussions and their consequences in youth has had a significant public health impact globally. Injuries are the leading cause of disability in youth and one in three Canadian youth sustain a sport-related injury annually. Emery鈥檚 research has reduced this burden through novel, effective, and sustainable evidence-informed injury- and concussion-prevention solutions.
Learn more about Carolyn Emery鈥檚 research:
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Emery is a member of the Alberta Children鈥檚 Hospital Research Institute, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the O鈥橞rien Institute for Public Health.
Dr. David Hodgins, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts; Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine
Hodgins is one of the world鈥檚 most eminent scholars of addiction studies whose influential work advances scientific inquiry and practice. His research and leadership in international initiatives have set directions in science and interventions for addictions, profoundly changing how scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers understand the psychology of gambling. Hodgins鈥 widely adopted treatment and relapse prevention interventions for gambling problems have helped thousands of individuals and their families worldwide.
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Hodgins is a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) and The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education at the HBI.
Dr. Nicole Letourneau, PhD, RN
Professor, Faculty of Nursing; Departments of Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine
Letourneau鈥檚 research positively impacts vulnerable children鈥檚 lives. She focuses on understanding mechanisms to explain how toxic stress (e.g., maternal depression, family violence) negatively affects children鈥檚 health and development, then creates and tests relevant interventions to promote improved outcomes. She employs innovative knowledge translation methods to influence policy and practice and change systems. Letourneau鈥檚 ground-breaking, excellent work with community agencies has directly and indirectly impacted the mental health of thousands of at-risk children and their parents in Canada and globally.
Learn more about Nicole Letourneau鈥檚 research:
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Letourneau is a member of the Alberta Children鈥檚 Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI), the Owerko Centre in ACHRI, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education in the HBI.
Dr. Jennifer Love, PhD
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Love is an award-winning professor of chemistry who uniquely contributes to both inorganic and organic chemistry. Her pioneering work on metal-catalyzed reactions, fluorine compounds and complex mechanistic research to understand a metal鈥檚 reactivity have wide-reaching impact across chemistry, science and beyond. Love鈥檚 current work focusses on developing applications of first-row transition metals for methane upgrading to valorise this underused carbon source.
Learn more about Jennifer Love鈥檚 research:
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Dr. Venkataraman Thangadurai, PhD
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Thangadurai is an internationally renowned expert in solid-state electrochemistry, recognized for his award-winning research on novel ceramic electrolytes and electrodes for next-generation lithium batteries, and solid oxide fuel cells. His groundbreaking work revolutionized battery technology and the way energy can be stored for transport and peak-power demand.
Learn more about Venkataraman Thangadurai鈥檚 research:
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Dr. Marcello Tonelli, MD
Professor, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
Tonelli鈥檚 work has contributed to the recognition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a major risk factor for adverse outcomes and has informed novel strategies for mitigating this risk. His highly cited research on prevention and control of CKD has global impact through its direct influence on health-services interventions, patient-centred practice guidelines, and public policy, as well as his collaborations with the World Health Organization and other international bodies.
Learn more about Marcello Tonelli鈥檚 research:
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Tonelli is a member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and O鈥橞rien Institute for Public Health, as well as senior associate dean (health research) at the CSM and associate vice-president (health research) at 草莓污视频导航.