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OTTAWA, March 4, 2010  —  The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that R. Tom Baker, professor at the Department of Chemistry and Canada Research Chair in Catalysis Science for Energy Applications, has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Recently recruited by the University of Ottawa from the Los Almos National Lab in New Mexico, R. Tom Baker explores the development of new catalysis processes that would maximize both the storage of hydrogen and its release in fuel cells, thus improving fuel efficiency and reducing waste.

“Professor Baker’s outstanding work in building the road to greener and more sustainable energy applications demonstrates why he warrants election as a Fellow of the AAAS,” says Mona Nemer, uOttawa’ s vice-president, research. “Tom and his team greatly contribute to the University of Ottawa’s reputation as a leading-edge research institution involved in pressing issues of global importance.”

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. The AAAS is the publisher of the highly regarded journal Science.

The University of Ottawa, one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities, contributes significantly to the development of clean technologies. We are committed to research excellence and encourage an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge creation, which attracts the best academic talent from across Canada and around the world.