Each year, our researchers earn prestigious awards and honours. Discover the highlights from last year’s achievements.

Showcasing excellence

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Physics

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Zenghu Chang
Physics

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All awards and honours

Recipient DepartmentTitle
Bao, XiaoyiPHYCanadian Association of Physicists Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Physics
Bao, XiaoyiPHYCanadian Association of Physicists Fellow
Boddy, ChristopherCBSUniversity of Ottawa Excellence in Education Prize
Hattori, KeikoEESGeological Association of Canada - Mineral deposits division Duncan R. Derry Medal
Kerr, JeremyBIOFellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Mennigen, JanBIOIntersectoral Centre for Endocrine Disruptor Analysis Professional early career award - Outstanding Contributions
Murugesu, MuraleeCBSAlexander von Humboldt Foundation Humboldt Research Award
Newman, StephenCBSCanadian Society for Chemistry Keith Fagnou Award
Pezacki, JohnCBSFulbright Canada Research Chair Award
Pratt, DerekCBSCanadian Society for Chemistry Bernard Belleau Award
Trudeau, VanceBIOIntersectoral Centre for Endocrine Disruptor Analysis Professional Career Award
Sankoff, DavidMATDistinguished University Professor of uOttawa

Departments:

  • BIO: Department of Biology
  • CBS: Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
  • EES: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • MAT: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
  • PHY: Department of Physics