CONGRATULATIONS Several CAE Fellows Honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada The Engineering Institute of Canada will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with two awards events. The first will take place at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The second will be a joint event with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering who is also celebrating the same anniversary. It will take place at the Shaw Convention Center in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 7, 2012. At the Ottawa event, in addition to the induction of eleven Fellows and the award of two senior medals, the K Y Lo and Julian C. Smith medal, five outstanding engineering achievements in Canada will be recognized by the induction of the four companies currently responsible for them into the institute as Honorary Members. The engineering achievements are: TRIUMF; Confederation Bridge; The CN Tower; RADARSAT I & II and CANADARM. At the Edmonton event, ten Fellows will be inducted and three senior medals, a Julian C. Smith, the K Y Lo and the John B. Stirling medal will be awarded in a ceremony that will include CSCE awards. EIC President Tony Bennett will preside at the Ottawa Awards Banquet and Jean Zu, President-elect, will preside on the EIC’s behalf in Edmonton. Among the 2012 senior award recipients are the following Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering: Ronald Kerry Rowe - recipient of the Sir John Kennedy Medal (the senior award of the Institute for outstanding service rendered to the engineering profession or noteworthy contributions to the science of engineering) M.A.J. Fred Matich – recipient of the Julian C. Smith Medal (for achievement in the development of Canada) Javad Mostagimi – recipient of the Julian C. Smith Medal (for achievement in the development of Canada) Phillip (Rocky) Simmons – recipient of the K.Y. Lo Medal (for significant engineering contributions at the international level)
__________________________________________  Aftab Mufti Medal Inaugurated
Aftab Mufti was honored by the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII) at its December 2011 conference (SHMII-5), as it inaugurated the Aftab Mufti Medal for high achievement and innovation in civil structural health monitoring. Dr. Mufti is held in high esteem for his lifetime of influential engineering accomplishments and dedication to the development of structural health monitoring as a recognized field within civil engineering. Dr. Mufti is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring. His international leadership and vision has shaped the field globally. With colleagues in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Dr. Mufti co-founded ISHMII and became its first president. The initial recipients of the Aftab Mufti Medal are Dr. Urs Meier, past-Deputy Director General of EMPA, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, and Dr. Jan-Ming Koh, an Emeritus Professor of Structural Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. __________________________________________ Fellows Appointed to the Order of Canada Congratulations are due to the following Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering who have recently been appointed to the Order of Canada: P. Thomas Jenkins (Officer): “For his innovative contributions to the development of the high technology industry in Canada.” Hugh A. Krentz (Officer): “For his contributions to the development of standards in the construction industry, leading to safer infrastructures for Canadians.” Samuel Pierre (Member): “For his contributions to the field of wired and wireless communications networks, and for his volunteerism within Quebec’s Haitian community.” Kathy Sendall (Member): “For her contributions to the advancement of women in engineering and in the corporate sector.” __________________________________________ .jpg "Frize book") New Publication Ethics For Bioengineers by Monique Frize, O.C., FCAE, P. Eng., Distinguished Professor, Carleton University, Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa Published by Morgan & Claypool - December 2011 Increasingly, biomedical scientists and engineers are involved in projects, design, or research and development that involve humans or animals. The book presents general concepts on professionalism and the regulation of the profession of engineering, including a discussion on what is ethics and moral conduct, ethical theories and the codes of ethics that are most relevant for engineers. An ethical decision-making process is suggested. Other issues such as conflicts of interest, plagiarism, intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy, fraud, and corruption are presented. General guidelines, the process for obtaining ethics approval from Ethics Review Boards, and the importance of obtaining informed consent from volunteers recruited for studies are presented. A discussion on research with animals is included. Ethical dilemmas focuses on reproductive technologies, stem cells, cloning, genetic testing, and designer babies. The book includes a discussion on ethics and the technologies of body enhancement and of regeneration. The importance of assessing the impact of technology on people, society, and on our planet is stressed. Particular attention is given to nanotechnologies, the environment, and issues that pertain to developing countries. Ideas on gender, culture, and ethics focus on how research and access to medical services have, at times, been discriminatory towards women. The cultural aspects focus on organ transplantation in Japan, and a case study of an Aboriginal child in Canada; both examples show the impact that culture can have on how care is provided or accepted. The final section of the book discusses data collection and analysis and offers a guideline for honest reporting of results, avoiding fraud, or unethical approaches. The appendix presents a few case studies where fraud and/or unethical research have occurred. Write to info@morganclaypool.com to request a desk copy Available for download at http://www.morganclaypool.com/toc/bme/1/1 __________________________________________  Gerald Hatch inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
Gerald Hatch has been inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame. The Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame is a central part of the Innovation Canada exhibition at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Here, they honour individuals whose outstanding scientific or technological achievements have had long term implications for Canadians. There are currently 51 Canadian scientists, engineers and innovators recognized in the Hall of Fame. __________________________________________  Ron Britton presented APEGM's 2011 Champion of Engineering Education Award
M. G. (Ron) Britton, Associate Dean of Design Education in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba, was the recipient of the 2011 Champion of Engineering Education Award. This award was presented to Dr. Britton by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba, in recognition of his outstanding efforts to improve and promote engineering education. __________________________________________ Kathleen Sendall to serve as Expert Panel Chair on State of Industrial Research and Development in Canada The Council of Canadian Academies has announced the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Sendall as Chair of the Expert Panel on the State of Industrial Research and Development in Canada. As Director of CGG Veritas, a leading international pure-play geophysical company; and Director and Vice Chair of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions, Ms. Sendall brings a wealth of expertise to the Council and to this assessment. Ms. Sendall was previously the Senior Vice-President of Petro-Canada's North American Natural Gas Business Unit, and was responsible for the company's conventional oil and gas production and exploration in North America. She has extensive experience as a director and involvement in not-for-profit boards. Ms. Sendall is Past-President and former Director of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and a former Chair of the Board of Governors for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. As Chair of the Council's Expert Panel, Ms. Sendall will work with a multidisciplinary group of experts, to be appointed by the Council, to address the following question: What is the current state of industrial research and development (R&D) in Canada? The Council's assessment will examine existing and emerging areas of R&D strength across sectors, how these trends compare globally, and how strength is distributed regionally across Canada. The Council, under the guidance of its Scientific Advisory Committee, is now beginning to assemble an expert panel to complete this assessment. For more information visit the assessment page. __________________________________________ Monique Frize named IEEE Fellow Monique Frize has been elevated to IEEE Fellow, effective 1 January 2012, for contributions to clinical engineering and engineering education. __________________________________________ .jpg "Ian Jordaan") Ian Jordaan named Fellow of the RSC’s Academy of Science
Dr. Ian Jordaan has been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for his outstanding contributions to research and learning. Dr. Jordaan was recently named Fellow of the RSC’s Academy of Science in recognition of his distinguished work to date. The RSC Fellowship citation described Dr. Jordaan as a pre-eminent engineer working on design of offshore structures in harsh environments. The author of over 200 papers and reports, as well as a book on probabilistic analyses for engineering, Decisions Under Uncertainty, he has pioneered the risk-based approach to offshore engineering and estimation of structural loads caused by ice. He has consulted on several major Canadian and international projects, including the Terra Nova, White Rose and Hebron developments offshore Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island’s Confederation Bridge. The Royal Society of Canada is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists and is Canada’s national academy. The primary objective of the RSC is to promote learning and research. The RSC comprises nearly 2000 Fellows - men and women who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the natural and social sciences, in the arts and in the humanities. As Canada’s national academy, the RSC exists to recognize academic excellence, to advice governments and organizations, and to promote Canadian culture. Dr. Jordaan will be officially inducted into the Royal Society of Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa in November. Dr. Jordaan will enter RSC’s Division of Applied Science and Engineering. __________________________________________ The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Honours Several CAE Fellows The RSC has honoured a number of CAE Fellows this year: Keith W. Hipel is the recipient of the Sir John William Dawson Medal for important and sustained contributions in two domains of interest to RSC or in interdisciplinary research. Keith W. Hipel is globally renowned for his unique interdisciplinary research in systems engineering on the development of conflict resolution, multiple criteria decision analysis, time series analysis and other decision-making methodologies for addressing challenging system of systems problems lying at the confluence of society, science, technology and the environment. Among the newly elected Fellows of the RSC are the following CAE Fellows: Cristina Amon: For pioneering contributions to CFD algorithms, concurrent thermal designs, innovations in electronics cooling and nano-scale transport in semi-conductors and biological systems. Nemkumar Banthia: Nemkumar Banthia is a Canada research Chair in Infrastructure Rehabilitation and a leading international expert on structural health monitoring, strengthening for seismic, blast and other catastrophic events and low carbon footprint construction materials. One of the most cited in the field, Dr. Banthia's research has enhanced the safety and sustainability of civil infrastructure all over the world. Michael P. Collins: Michael P. Collins is a structural engineer whose research concerns the basic shear transfer mechanisms of reinforced concrete under extreme loads. His research has improved the safety of buildings, bridges, nuclear containment structures and offshore oil platforms. Ian Jordaan: Ian Jordaan is a pre-eminent Canadian engineer working on design of offshore structures in harsh environments. His work is founded on a deep and discerning knowledge of probability and mechanics. He has pioneered the risk-based approach to offshore engineering and estimation of structural loads caused by ice. Chul B. Park: Chul B. Park, world leader in plastic foaming, identified fundamental mechanisms of cell nucleation and growth of polymer foams and developed foaming technologies that significantly improve plastic products, reduce manufacturing costs and replace ozone-depleting blowing agents with inert gases. __________________________________________ Several CAE Fellows receive 2011 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards Award winners include the five following CAE Fellows: Michael E. Charles: 'The Gold Medal' - The premier award of the profession is the Gold Medal, which is awarded only when there is an outstanding candidate. It is given to an association member who is recognized widely as a distinguished practitioner of the profession and has rendered outstanding public service in other fields on a federal or provincial basis. The recipient should be recognized by the public as a professional engineer and a dedicated public servant, who has made significant sacrifices of time and effort to benefit society. Anton Davies: 'The Engineering Medal – Management Category' - The Engineering Medal is given to association members who have contributed substantially to advancing the engineering profession in any of its branches. Recipients' achievements are significantly above the normally high standards of the profession. The Management category is recognition for managing and directing engineering projects or enterprises, where innovative management practice has contributed significantly to the overall excellence of the engineering achievement. Elizabeth A. Edwards, Douglas Perovic, David Zingg: 'The Engineering Medal – Research and Development Category' - The Engineering Medal is given to association members who have contributed substantially to advancing the engineering profession in any of its branches. Recipients' achievements are significantly above the normally high standards of the profession. The Research and Development Category is recognition for using new knowledge in developing useful, novel applications, or advancing engineering knowledge or applied science, or discovering or extending any of the engineering or natural sciences. __________________________________________ 
Norman Beaulieu goes on invited cross-continental distinguished lecture tour Norman Beaulieu, iCORE Wireless Communications Laboratory (iWCL) Research Chair, was invited by the European Emebbed Control Institute (EECI), and the Networked Control Systems Laboratory, Center of Excellence DEWS, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of L’Aqulia in L’Aqulia, Italy to give a Distinguished Lecturer Seminar (September 20, 2011). Dr. Beaulieu was also invited to give a Distinguished Speaker Seminar to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS), Boston, MA (October 13, 2011). The seminar was titled “Exact Analytical Solution for End-to-End SNR Multihop AF Relaying Systems,” and was presented at the University of L’Aqulia on September 20, 2011 and at MIT on October 13, 2011. Norman Beaulieu and David Young win IEEE Best Paper Award Norman C. Beaulieu and Post-Doctoral Fellow David Young received an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Best Paper Award for their paper, “Time-Hopped Ultrawide Bandwidth Receiver Designs Using Multiuser Interference Sensing.” The paper was presented at the 2011 IEEE International Conference on Ultra-Wideband (ICUWB) in Bologna, Italy, Sept. 14-16, 2011. The IEEE ICUWB conference brings together the world's leading researchers from academia and industry working in UWB communications and networking technologies. Norman Beaulieu awarded the IEEE ComSoc RCC 2011 Technical Recognition Award Norman C. Beaulieu has been bestowed the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Radio Communications Committee (RCC) 2011 Technical Recognition Award for “contributions to radio communications research and practice”. The RCC Technical Recognition Award aims to promote radio communications research and development activities in both the academic and industrial community. This award is established as part of the RCC activities in which research and development takes place in areas related to radio communications. The award recognizes members of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) who have made outstanding contributions to the technological advancement of radio communications. __________________________________________  James McFarlane receives IEEE Vancouver Centennial Award
James R. McFarlane, founder and president of International Submarine Engineering Ltd. has been awarded the IEEE Vancouver Section Centennial Award for a lifetime of contributions to underwater vehicles and robotics and the Canadian advanced technology sector. This is Dr. McFarlane’s third IEEE Award, following a Technical Achievement Award in 1987 and Engineer of the Year in 1998. The award was presented to Dr. McFarlane by Charles Henley, the IEEE Centennial Awards Committee Chair on August 23rd 2011 at the celebration ceremony of IEEE Vancouver’s 100th birthday. James McFarlane Receives Lifetime Achievement Award James R. McFarlane, founder and president of International Submarine Engineering Ltd, received the Diver Certification Board of Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2011 for his significant contributions to the underwater industry. The award was presented to Dr. McFarlane by Mr. Jonathan Chapple, DCBC’s incoming Chairman and Senior Manager, Military and Professional with Aqua-Lung Canada Ltd at the Canadian Underwater Conference Awards Banquet on October 24, 2011. McFarlane was also a keynote speaker at the conference. “Jim’s underwater-oriented technical contributions to Canada and the world are almost beyond compare,” says David Parkes, Chief Executive Officer, DCBC. “In just one field of underwater work, Jim has been part of engineering teams that have designed and built over 400 robotic manipulators and over 200 vehicles.” Dr. McFarlane started ISE in 1974 and has been involved with the design, construction, and operation of manned, tethered and untethered Remotely Operated Vehicles as well as subsystems of these vehicles including manipulators and computer control systems. In 2009, ISE was inducted into the Offshore Energy Center Hall of Fame and was also named as one of Canada’s top 40 defence companies. __________________________________________  S. Ali Mirza presented the CSCE's 2011 A.B. Sanderson Award
S. Ali Mirza was selected to receive the 2011 A.B. Sanderson Award of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). The A.B. Sanderson Award is presented to a person who has made particularly outstanding contributions to the development and practice of structural engineering in Canada. Dr. Mirza is internationally known for his work on structural safety, frame stability, and behavior of reinforced concrete and composite steel-concrete structures. The presentation of the Award took place at the CSCE Awards Banquet held in Ottawa on June 16, 2011. __________________________________________  Herb Saravanamuttoo honoured by Carleton University with new laboratory
Herb Saravanamuttoo, former professor and chair of Carleton's mechanical and aerospace engineering department, was celebrated on June 24, 2011 with the opening of Carleton University’s new laboratory to foster research and teaching in the area of gas turbines. The new laboratory is named after Saravanamuttoo, to honour his outstanding contribution to this field, and is housed in the university's new engineering building, which opened in January 2011. Finding solutions to real-world problems, such as energy generation and sustainable technology, is a key commitment for Carleton. The new gas turbine laboratory will play a key role in finding these real solutions both for Carleton students and for engineering scholars across Canada. Photo courtesy of James Park __________________________________________ Three CAE Fellows honoured by Engineers Canada Presented annually since 1972 to recognize outstanding Canadian engineers, teams of engineers, engineering projects and engineering students, the Engineers Canada Awards highlight engineering excellence, as well as contributions of Canadian engineers to their profession, their communities, and to the safety and well-being of Canadians. This year’s award recipients include three CAE Fellows: Yusuf Altintas – Gold Medal Award: Professor Yusuf Altintas is recognized worldwide as the leading authority in the field of machining and machine tools. He has contributed significantly to manufacturing engineering literature with the highest citation record in the field, particularly his theory of kinematics and chatter vibration stability in milling. He is the founder and president of Manufacturing Automation Laboratories, which distributes practical application of his state-of-the-art research to more than 140 companies and universities worldwide. Professor Altintas’s passion for machining technology, and his dedication to the manufacturing industry, has inspired hundreds of researchers, engineers and students around the world to dedicate their careers to machining technology. Darrel J. Danyluk – Meritorious Service Award for Professional Service: Darrel Danyluk has been a strong and consistent voice of the engineering profession, having served as president of Consulting Engineers of Alberta, APEGGA and Engineers Canada. He is also the vice-president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and has been a driving force at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. His technical expertise developed from the design and delivery of infrastructure projects is in the water and transportation sectors. His exceptional professional contributions and tireless dedication to enhancing his professional field and community make him an outstanding member of the engineering community. Colin E. Smith – Meritorious Service Award for Community Service: For decades, Colin Smith has provided exceptional community service at local, provincial and national levels. In the past year, Mr. Smith accepted two additional community service appointments: director of the Victoria Airport Authority Board, and British Columbia Government House Foundation trustee. He is the immediate past-chair of the 1,500-memberWest Coast Railway Association and has served as one of three directors of the 625 Powell Street Foundation in Vancouver. Mr. Smith’s service to the profession has also been extensive, including lengthy committee service and terms as president of APEGBC and of Engineers Canada. __________________________________________  Cristina Amon awarded the prestigious YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction Award
Cristina Amon, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto was awarded, May 18, the prestigious YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction Award. The annual award honours recipients who work to improve the lives of girls and women in their community. Dean Amon was being acknowledged in the science and engineering category.Over the years, she has been a tireless advocate for increasing diversity in the engineering profession and developing engineering outreach programs for under-represented groups. Her past achievements stretch far beyond her time at U of T Engineering and include being twice named one of America’s most important Hispanics in technology. She was also recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society for Engineering Education and the Canadian Academy of Engineering. __________________________________________  Bert Wasmund receives an honorary doctorate of engineering
Bert Wasmund, Executive Director of Hatch Ltd., will receive an honorary doctorate of engineering from the University of Toronto on June 15, 2011. Wasmund, who received his PhD in chemical engineering from the university in 1966, is credited with transforming the metallurgical industry through a series of technical innovations that reduced energy consumption and harmful emissions while improving workplace safety and productivity. __________________________________________  Canada Council awards Lotfollah Shafai $100,000 Killam Prize
The 2011 Killam Prizes, Canada’s most distinguished annual awards, were revealed on April 19 for five outstanding Canadians for their career achievements in health sciences, engineering, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Their work in the fields of computer science, genetics, Aboriginal languages, antenna research, or social psychology highlights Canadian success in global issues. Acknowledged as one of the world’s most innovative antenna researchers, Dr. Lotfollah Shafai’s ground-breaking research has led to a range of developments that are already in wide use in the broadband wireless and satellite communication industries. In recent years, Dr. Shafai’s work has focused on the electromagnetic mapping of Arctic sea ice. His research has provided critical data for understanding the effects of climate-warming trends and more accurate predictions of the seasonal behavior of Arctic ice. Dr. Shafai is Canada’s leading expert in the field of applied electromagnetic and radiating systems. His early work led to the development of the first generation picoterminals for the Canadian Hermes satellite – ultra-small fully portable satellite ground stations with antennas now in use around the world. Photo courtesy of the Canada Council for the Arts - photographer Mike Latschislaw, University of Manitoba __________________________________________ Two CAE Fellows receive APEGGA awards Two Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering were honoured by The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) at the prestigious Summit Awards® Gala on April 14 held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Dr. Murray R. Gray, FCAE, is the recipient of the APEGGA Centennial Leadership Summit Award®, and Dr. Nigel G. Shrive, FCAE, is this year’s recipient of the APEGGA Frank Spragins Technical Summit Award®. Dr. Nigel G. Shrive: The Frank Spragins Technical Award, for recognized integrity, expertise and outstanding accomplishments Dr. Nigel Shrive, P.Eng., has applied his civil engineering expertise in structural mechanics to a variety of research areas with groundbreaking results. His work investigating the structural behaviour of the cardiovascular system is challenging the current paradigm of understanding regarding how pressure and flow work in the aorta. Dr. Shrive is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, adjunct professor of surgery and kinesiology at the U of C and adjunct professor in the University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. In addition to all of this, Dr. Shrive is also a masonry expert who has been called upon to assess the structural capabilities of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa and investigate why the walls of one of Parks Canada’s historic forts are starting to fall. Dr. Murray R. Gray: Centennial Leadership Award, for highest distinction as an executive or director of a continuing enterprise Over the past 33 years, Dr. Murray Gray, P.Eng., has become a world-renowned expert in the area of petroleum processing, and has acquired a truly outstanding research record in the area of upgrading heavy oil and bitumen. Recognizing that sustainable development of the Canadian oil sands requires technological breakthroughs to create economically viable and environmentally conscious methods for mining, extraction and upgrading, he was involved in the development of the multi-disciplinary and multi-university, Centre for Oil Sands Innovation (COSI). He is now the first director of COSI. __________________________________________  Norbert R. Morgenstern awarded the 2011 H. Bolton Seed Medal
Dr. Norbert R. Morgenstern, Distinguished University Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Alberta received the 2011 H. Bolton Seed Medal from the American Society of Civil Engineers on March 13, 2011. The Medal was awarded for exceptional contributions and outstanding productivity in education, research and consulting that have profoundly enhanced engineering practice in slope stability and dam design. On the occasion, Dr. Morgenstern delivered the 2011 H. Bolton Seed Lecture on the theme of “Risk and Reward – Geotechnical Engineering and the Alberta Oil Sands”. __________________________________________  Wagdi G. Habashi receives the 2011 CASI McCurdy Award
Wagdi G. Habashi has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 CASI McCurdy Award by the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. The Award was introduced in 1954 by the Institute of Aircraft Technicians, one of the aeronautical groups that amalgamated to form CASI, to recognize outstanding achievement in the science and creative aspects of engineering relating to aeronautics and space research. It is one of five CASI Senior Awards. Presentation of the 2011 CASI Senior Awards will take place in Montreal during the CASI AERO 2011 Conference and 58th Annual General Meeting from April 26 to 28, 2011. __________________________________________  Ron Crotogino awarded PAPTAC's John S. Bates Memorial Gold Medal
Dr. Reinhold (Ron) Crotogino has been awarded the 2011 John S. Bates Memorial Gold Medal, the highest honour offered by the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada, in recognition of long-term scientific and technological contributions to the pulp and paper industry. Dr. Crotogino has been associated with the forest products industry for more than 50 years, as a student, researcher, consultant, and teacher. He is currently the network director, president and CEO of ArboraNano, the Canadian Forest NanoProducts Network. The award was presented during PaperWeek Canada in Montreal. __________________________________________ Several CAE Fellows honoured by the National Academy of Engineering (U.S.A.) The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 68 new members and nine foreign associates. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honours those who have made outstanding contributions to "engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to the engineering literature," and to the "pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education." Among the nine foreign associates elected, there are four Canadians, each of them a Fellow of the CAE: M. Elizabeth Cannon, president, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. For innovative use of GPS data for a wide range of applications and for pioneering the field of geomatics. Prabha S. Kundur, president, Kundur Power Systems Solutions Inc., Toronto. For contributions to modeling and control techniques to enhance the stability and reliability of large electric power systems. Jacob H. Masliyah, University Professor Emeritus, department of chemical and materials engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton. For advancing the science and technology for recovery of bitumen from oil sands. Jonathan Scott Rose, professor, department of electrical and computer engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto. For contributions to research and engineering of field-programmable gate array architectures and computer-aided design tools. __________________________________________  Élie Saheb awarded medal of the Académie des technologies
Élie Saheb, Hydro-Québec’s Executive Vice President – Technology, was awarded the medal of the Académie des technologies at the official ceremony in Paris for members elected in 2010. His medal was presented to him by Academy President Bruno Revellin-Falcoz, an aerospace and civil engineer and former vice president and general manager of Dassault Aviation. This mark of recognition underscores Mr. Saheb’s significant contribution to the field of technology in the course of his successful career. The Académie des technologies, founded in 2000, is a public establishment that comes under the French department of higher education and research. It is the leading institution in the field of technology and serves as an intermediary between the world of research and socioeconomic actors in technological matters. With its 270 members of varied backgrounds—researchers, engineers, industrialists, agronomists, economists, physicians, architects, sociologists—the Academy is a think tank devoted to addressing the major technological challenges facing society. Pictured: Bruno Revellin-Falcoz (left) and Élie Saheb (right). __________________________________________
Dr. Norman C. Beaulieu, Professor and iCORE Research Chair in Broadband Wireless Communications at the University of Alberta was invited by the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Tehran to participate in a departmental seminar series titled “Next Generation Wireless Networks: Trends & Enabling Technologies” conducted by invited distinguished international researchers. During his visit, Dr. Beaulieu reviewed multiple new Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory courses at the University of Tehran. He also met with Professors and researchers to discuss new research ideas and funding opportunities. By popular student demand, Dr. Beaulieu met with Graduate students at the University of Tehran to give an additional afternoon workshop titled “How to successfully publish a research paper in the IEEE Journals.” Dr. Beaulieu’s visit was fully funded by Mobile Communications Company of Iran. Dr. Norman C. Beaulieu was selected as Distinguished Visiting Fellow for “sharing first-hand in-sight into world-class cutting-edge knowledge, recognising excellence, and inspiring the next generation,” by the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom. The aim of the Distinguished Visiting Fellowship program is to provide funding to enable an academic engineering department in a United Kingdom university to be a host to a Distinguished Visiting Fellow from an overseas academic center of excellence. The object of the program is to access global centers of excellence in engineering research and teaching, with a view to strengthening UK capacity and international standing. During his travel as a Distinguish Visiting Fellow in the United Kingdom, Dr. Beaulieu gave Distinguished Lectures on Ultra-Wide Bandwidth Wireless at the University of Warwick and King’s College London as well as Distinguished Lectures on Cognitive Radio at Southampton University, Manchester University and Heriot-Watt University. Dr. Beaulieu also met with students and faculty members at these institutions to discuss new research ideas, joint proposals and funding opportunities. __________________________________________ Several CAE Fellows honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada The Engineering Institute of Canada has announced the 2011 recipients of its honours, awards and fellowships. The senior awards of EIC are the highest distinctions made by the Institute and are awarded to members of its technical societies. Five senior medals recipients will be presented at the 2011 Awards Gala in recognition of outstanding achievement or service to the engineering profession. In addition, 20 engineers will be inducted as Fellows of EIC for their exceptional contributions to engineering in Canada. EIC President Tony Bennett will present the recipients at the Institute’s Annual Awards Banquet at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Saturday evening, 5 March 2011, an event that helps mark Canada’s Engineering Week. Among the 2011 senior award recipients are the following Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering: __________________________________________ New Publication  Early in 2011, the 620-page hardcover book Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications (2nd edition) was published by Wiley. It is co-authored by CAE Fellow Marc A. Rosen and Ibrahim Dincer, both of whom are professors at University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Dr. Rosen is also Past President of the Engineering Institute of Canada.
The book describes the ability of thermal energy storage systems to facilitate energy savings, renewable energy use and reduce environmental impact, all of which have led to a recent resurgence in interest in this technology. The authors address real-life technical and operational problems, enabling the reader to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and practical applications of thermal energy storage technology. The book offers up-to-date coverage of recent energy efficient and sustainable technological methods and solutions, covering analysis, design and performance improvement as well as life-cycle costing and assessment. The book is suitable as a graduate text and reference. Beginning with a general summary of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, this book goes on to discuss practical applications with chapters that include TES systems, environmental impact, energy savings, energy and exergy analyses, numerical modeling and simulation, case studies and new techniques and performance assessment methods.
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