Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Eighteen faculty members from across the University of Toronto have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a prestigious distinction given to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.

“The University of Toronto is immensely proud to see such a high number of our faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives. “These researchers are at the forefront of disciplines that span the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences, and their work stands to have a significant impact on academic inquiry, policy and societal well-being.”

The 2024 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada are:

Kamari Clarke of the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Simon Coleman of the department for the study of religion in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Susan George of the University Health Network and the department of medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Willi Goetschel of the department of Germanic languages and literatures in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Aiyun Huang of the Faculty of Music
Hae-Young Kee of the department of physics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Kang Lee of the department of applied psychology and human development in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Ren-Ke Li of the University Health Network and the department of surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Mathieu Lupien of the University Health Network and the department of medical biophysics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Mark McGowan of the department of history in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Kent Moore of the department of chemical and physical sciences at U of T Mississauga
Jim Phillips of the Faculty of Law
John Rubinstein of the Hospital for Sick Children and the department of biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Brigitte Shim of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Raquel Urtasun of the department of computer science in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Balint Virag of the department of computer and mathematical sciences at U of T Scarborough
Lucan Alan Way of the department of political science at U of T Scarborough
Stephen Wright of the department of ecology and evolutionary biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science

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11 U of T faculty named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

lanthierj — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:45:02 +0000

11 U of T faculty named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Research & Innovation

lanthierj Wed, 09/07/2022 - 10:45

Faculty

St. George

Royal Society of Canada

Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Arts & Science

Hospital for Sick Children

St. Michael's Hospital

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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Eleven faculty from across the University of Toronto have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a recognition awarded to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.

“These remarkable researchers from an array of disciplines have made extraordinary contributions to their respective fields, helping to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time,” says Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.

“The University of Toronto congratulates them on this important recognition of their research, leadership and impact.”

The new Fellows are:

Laurent Brochard, of the interdepartmental division of critical care in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and St. Michael’s Hospital
Miriam Diamond, of the department of earth sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Joel Kamnitzer, of the department of mathematics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Yong Baek Kim, of the department of physics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
David Malkin, of the department of paediatrics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Steven Miller, formerly of the department of paediatrics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Ue-Li Pen, of the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Ito Peng, of the department of sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science
David Sinton, of the department of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Janet Smylie, of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and St. Michael’s Hospital
Igor Stagljar, of the department of biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine

They join 405 members of the U of T community who currently hold the designation.

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Nine U of T professors named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

lanthierj — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:54:53 +0000

Nine U of T professors named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Research & Innovation

lanthierj Tue, 09/07/2021 - 16:54

Faculty

St. George

Scarborough

Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Arts & Science

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

CITA

U of T Scarborough

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

St. Michael’s Hospital

The Hospital for Sick Children

CAMH

Sunnybrook Research Institute

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Top row (from left): Alexie Tcheuyap, Marlene Goldman, Derek van der Kooy; Middle row: Shana Kelley, Mohini Sain, Sharon Straus; Bottom row: Martin Yaffe, Peter Szatmari, Norman W. Murray

Nine professors from across the University of Toronto have been appointed as Fellows to the Royal Society of Canada – a recognition awarded to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.

“Driven by deep curiosity, creativity and a determination to embrace some of society’s biggest challenges, these extraordinary researchers are having a profound impact across a diverse range of disciplines,” said Professor Leah Cowen, U of T's associate vice-president, research.

“The University of Toronto congratulates them on this important recognition of their leadership and commitment to promoting knowledge and understanding.”

The new Fellows are:

Marlene Goldman of the department of English at U of T Scarborough
Shana Kelley of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Norman W. Murray of the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Mohini Sain of the department of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Sharon Straus of the department of medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and St. Michael’s Hospital
Peter Szatmari of the department of psychiatry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Alexie Tcheuyap of the department of French in the Faculty of Arts and Science and associate vice-president and vice-provost, international student experience
Derek van der Kooy of the department of molecular genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Martin Yaffe of the department of medical biophysics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Sunnybrook Research Institute

“I'm grateful to receive this recognition for my work,” Murray said. “Of course, it also reflects all the support I've gotten over my career – from my teachers, mentors and colleagues.

“The environment at CITA, the Faculty of Arts & Science and the University of Toronto has been and continues to be conducive to doing world-class research with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, something I have been able to take full advantage of.”

The new Fellows join 396 members of the U of T community who currently hold the designation.

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