Faculty Award Archive

The 3M Teaching Fellowships Program was initiated in 1986 to acknowledge individuals who demonstrate teaching excellence and leadership in their discipline. It is the only national awards program to recognize excellence in teaching. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Peter Rosati – Civil and Environmental Engineering (1988)

The American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) administers more than 60 awards, including monetary prizes, certificates, plaques, medals, honoraria, scholarships, travel awards and invited lectures. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

Elsevier Particle Technology Forum (PTF) Award for Lifetime Achievements

• Jesse Zhu

Excellence in Process Development Research Award

• Andrew Hrymak (2005)

This award is presented to a Canadian citizen or a resident of Canada for innovative design or production activities accomplished in Canada. The activities may have resulted in a significant achievement in product or process design, small or large company innovation, or multidisciplinary design-directed research or production. The achievement will relate to the practice of chemical engineering and/or industrial chemistry whether in research and development, process implementation, entrepreneurialism, innovation, production or some combination of these. It may be via a well-known, long-standing reputation for translating chemical engineering principles into design and industrial practice which contributes to the profession as a whole. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Franco Berruti – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Jesse Zhu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2007)
• Hugo de Lasa - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2001)

The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering recognizes and encourages the pursuit of excellence in civil engineering through its career awards and medals in different categories. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

P.L. Pratley Award

• Ashraf El Damatty (2021)

Horst Leipholz Medal

• Moncef Nehdi (2017)
• Ashraf El Damatty (2016)

E. Whitman Wright Award

• Moncef Nehdi (2020)
• Ashraf El Damatty (2015)

Casimir Gzowski Medal

• Han-Ping Hong (2015)

Camille A. Dagenais Award

•  Slobodan Simonovic (2005)

Established in 2005, The Distinguished University Professor Award recognizes sustained excellence in scholarship over a substantial career at Western. Scholarship is broadly defined to include research, teaching and service to the community. Thus, this award is not a recognition solely of research excellence, which is the purpose of the Hellmuth Prize, nor is it a recognition solely of teaching excellence, which is the purpose of the Pleva Award. The Distinguished University Professorship will recognize sustained excellence as a complete scholar. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• X.A. (Andy) Sun, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2023)
• Hesham El Naggar, Civil and Environmental Engineering (2020)
• Jing Jiang, Electrical and Computer Engineering (2018)
• Jesse Zhu, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Rajni Patel - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2005)

The Early Research Awards, formerly the Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA), were created in 1998 to help Ontario's world-class researchers attract talented people to their research teams and to encourage innovation among the province's brightest young researchers at universities, colleges, hospitals and research institutes. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Ayan Sadhu – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2021)
• Arghya Paul – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2021)
• Ryan Willing – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2019)
• Louis Ferreira – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2017)
• Abouzar Sadrekarimi – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2016)
• Jin Zhang – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2014)
• Girma Bitsuamlak – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2014)
• Lauren Flynn - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Clare Robinson - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2012)
• Elizabeth Gillies – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2008)
• Kibret Mequanint – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2007)
• Denis O’Carroll – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2007)
• Cynthia Dunning – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2006)
• Xueliang (Andy) Sun – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2006)
• Moncef Nehdi – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2002)
• Ernest Yanful - Civil and Environmental Engineering (1999) - received award when previously called "Premier's Research Excellence Award"
• Jesse Zhu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (1999) - received award when previously called "Premier's Research Excellence Award"

The University Awards for Excellence in Teaching were created in 1980-81. In 1987, the awards were named in honor of Edward Gustav Pleva, Western's first geography teacher in 1938. Dr. Pleva was Head of the Department of Geography from the time it was established in 1948 until 1968. He has received a number of teaching awards for his contribution to the development of modern geographical education in Canada at all levels. His special area of interest is the Great Lakes region. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• O. Remus Tutunea-Fatan - Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2022-23)
• Jose Herrera - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2018-19)
• Quazi Rahman - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2016-17)
• Kibret Mequanint - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2014-15)
• Anthony Straatman - Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2006-07)
• F. Michael Bartlett - Civil and Environmental Engineering (1999-00)
• Kerry R. Rowe - Civil and Environmental Engineering (1995-96)
• Raouf E Baddour - Civil and Environmental Engineering (1994-95)
• Peter Rosati - Civil and Environmental Engineering (1988-89)
• John David Tarasuk - Mechanical and Materials Engineering (1987-88)

The Council of the Institute has, since 1963, elected annually to the grade of Fellow a number of engineers in recognition of their excellence in engineering and their services to the profession and to society. Along with the Fellowship, The Institute also recognizes six exceptional engineers every year as the awardees of medals in different categories. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

The Canadian Pacific Railway Engineering Medal

• J.M. Floryan (2010)

Established in 2005, the Faculty Scholars Award recognizes significant recent scholarly achievements in teaching or research. Nominated by faculty deans and selected by the Faculty Selection committee chaired by the Provost, the recipients have an international presence in their discipline and are considered all-round scholars. Winners hold the title “Faculty Scholar” for two years and receive $7,000 each year for scholarly activities, as well as receiving a citation. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Ying Zheng – Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2022)
• Wenxing Zhou – Civil & Environmental Engineering (2022)
• Hanif Ladak – Electrical & Computer Engineering (2020)
• Clare Robinson – Civil & Environmental Engineering (2020)
• Girma Bitsuamlak – Civil & Environmental Engineering (2018)
• Lauren Flynn – Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2018)
• Jason Gerhard – Civil & Environmental Engineering (2016)
• Elizabeth Gillies – Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2016)
• Ashraf El Damatty – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2014)
• Kibret Mequanint – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2014)
• Ajay Ray, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Jun Yang, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2012)
• Xueliang (Andy) Sun - Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2010)
• Paul Charpentier – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2010)
• Jim Johnson – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2008)
• Gregory Kopp – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2007)
• Hesham El Naggar – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006)

• American Concrete Institute
  Moncef Nehdi, Fellow
  Mike Bartlett, Fellow
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Senior Research
  J.M. Floryan, Associate Fellow
• American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
  Kibret Mequanint, Fellow
• American Society of Civil Engineers
  Hesham El Naggar, Fellow
• American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
  J.M Floryan, Fellow
  Rajni Patel, Fellow
• Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)
  Elizabeth Gillies, Fellow
  Sohrab Rohani, Fellow
  Abdallah Shami, Fellow
  Han-Ping Hong, Fellow
  Greg Kopp, Fellow
  Kibret Mequanint, Fellow
  Moncef Nehdi, Fellow
  George Nakhla, Fellow
  Hanif Ladak, Fellow
  Ken Coley, Fellow
  Ajay Ray, Fellow
  Xianbin Wang, Fellow
  Jun Yang, Fellow
  Argyrios (Gerry) Margaritis, Fellow
  Hugo de Lasa, Fellow
  Andrew Hrymak, Fellow
  Jin Jiang, Fellow
  Rajni Patel, Fellow
  Slobodan Simonovic, Fellow
  Jesse Zhu, Fellow
  Ying Zheng, Fellow
  Charles Xu, Fellow
  Franco Berruti, Fellow
  Mohamed Hesham El Naggar, Fellow
  Ashraf El Damatty, Fellow
  James Johnson, Fellow
  Rajiv Varma, Fellow
  X.A Sun, Fellow
  J.M. Floryan, Fellow
• Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute
  J.M Floryan, Fellow
• Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
  Ashraf El Damatty, Fellow
  Raouf Baddour, Fellow
  Mike Bartlett, Fellow
  Slobodan Simonovic, Fellow
  Ernest Yanful, Fellow
  Han-Ping Hong, Fellow
  Moncef Nehdi, Fellow
• Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering
  J.M Floryan, Fellow
  Kamran Siddiqui, Fellow
• Chemical Institute of Canada
  Charles Xu, Fellow
  Hugo de Lasa, Fellow
  Andrew Hrymak, Fellow
  Argyrios Margaritis, Fellow
  Sohrab Rohani, Fellow
  Jesse Zhu, Fellow
  Ying Zheng, Fellow
• Engineering Institute of Canada
  Moncef Nehdi, Fellow
  Ahsraf El Damatty, Fellow
  J.M. Floryan, Fellow
  Hesham El Naggar, Fellow
  Jin Jiang, Fellow
  Rajni Patel, Fellow
  Jesse Zhu, Fellow
  Xianbin Wang, Fellow
  Ying Zheng, Fellow
  Moncef Nedhi, Fellow
• Engineers Canada
  Argyrios Margaritis, Fellow
• French Aerospace Research Institute, CERT/ONERA, Toulouse
  J.M. Floryan, NATO Senior Research Fellow
• German Aerospace Research Establishment
  J.M. Floryan, Alexander von Humboldt Fellow
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  Kazimierz Adamiak, Fellow
  William Greason, Life Fellow
  Rajni Patel, Fellow
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  Jin Jiang, Fellow
  Rajni Patel, Fellow
• International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
  Mike Bartlett, Fellow
• International Society of Automation
  Jin Jiang, Fellow
• International Water Resources Association
  Slobodan Simonovic, Fellow
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  Kazimierz Adamiak, Fellow
  J.M Floryan, Fellow
  Jin Jiang, Fellow
• Ministry de la Researche, de la Technologie et de l’Espace, France
  J.M Floryan, Fellow
• National Aeronautical Laboratory
  J.M. Floryan, Science and Technology Agency Fellow (Japan)
• Professional Engineers Ontario
  Ashraf El Damatty, Engineering Medal – Research & Development
  Hugo de Lasa, Engineering Medal - Research & Development
  Argyrios Margaritis, Order of Honour, Engineering Medal - Research & Development
  Sohrab Rohani, Engineering Medal - Research & Development
  Jess Zhu, Engineering Medal - Research & Development
• Royal Aeronautical Society
  Eric Savory, Fellow

The FCCP Education Foundation Award of Merit was established in 1985 and given annually to distinguished Chinese Canadians with outstanding professional achievements. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Jesse Zhu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2015)
• Jing Jiang - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2021)

The purpose of the Fellowship in Teaching Innovation is to encourage faculty members to pursue teaching innovations at Western University. Teaching innovation projects may take many forms, such as initiatives involving the novel incorporation of educational technology into classroom settings or developing new strategies for student engagement. The Fellowship exists primarily, but not exclusively, to support undergraduate and professional school teaching at the University, matching Western's commitment to the highest standards and quality of undergraduate education. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Jin Jiang – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2002)

This award is from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and recognizes an individual's outstanding scientific/technical research contributions with impact in the field of fluidization and fluid-particle flow systems. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Franco Berruti– Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2013)
• Jingxu (Jesse) Zhu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2011)

This award recognizes the best paper published in “Ozone: Science & Engineering” for the two-years preceding the award. The award is presented by the International Ozone Association (IOA). Founded in 1973, the IOA serves as the central, worldwide gathering and distributing point on ozone information, bringing together scientists, engineers, systems designers, technologists, equipment manufacturers, and end users to share their experiences and research data on ozone and other related oxygen compounds. The World Congress is an opportunity for experts from all over to the world to present and discuss ways to benefit human health protection, industrial manufacture and conditioning, and medical therapy. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Ernest Yanful – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2011)

The Hellmuth Prizes for Achievement in Research are named in honour of Bishop Isaac Hellmuth, who founded Western University in 1878. There are two such prizes offered annually, one in the area broadly defined as the natural sciences and engineering (research that would be supported by NSERC or MRC) and one in the social sciences and humanities (research that would in general fall under the mandate of SSHRC). (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Andy Sun – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2019)
• Jesse Zhu – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2016)
• Rajni Patel – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2007)
• Alan G Davenport – Civil and Environmental Engineering (1997)

The IEEE PES Outstanding Engineer Award program allows each PES Chapter the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contribution of a local engineer to the power engineering profession. This award was established in 1994 by the PES Executive Board to recognize outstanding technical, professional and society contributions on behalf of the power engineer profession. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Jin Jiang - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2011)

In 1996-97, the award for excellence in teaching was established at Western to be awarded based on evidence of outstanding contributions in the area of classroom, laboratory, or clinical instruction. Marilyn Robinson was an enthusiastic and inspirational lecturer who was much loved and respected by both colleagues and students. In her roles as Assistant Professor in Physiology and Coordinator of the Educational Development Office, she helped raise the profile of teaching at Western. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Cynthia Dunning - Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2006-07)

The highest academic award issued to an individual in higher education by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Ashraf El Damatty - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2021)

Each year, OCUFA recognizes outstanding teachers and academic librarians in Ontario universities through awards. Since 1973, OCUFA has presented 359 awards. The recipients are selected by the OCUFA Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards Committee. Approximately 7 awards are presented. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2017)
• Kerry Rowe – Civil and Environmental Engineering (1996)
• Peter Rosati – Civil and Environmental Engineering (1973)

The Ontario Green Chemistry and Engineering Award, sponsored by Ontario’s Ministry of Environment, is presented annually. The nominee must reside in Ontario and have made significant contributions to the field of green chemistry and engineering, including the technical, economic, human health and environmental benefits. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Franco Berruti – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Paul Charpentier - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)

The Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes educators who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario’s young people. (More)

• Quazi Mehbubar Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2014)

This program recognizes, promotes and supports the work of new faculty researchers whose work is particularly innovative, impacts positively on the learning environment in the department in which they study, and has the potential to be of significance to society at large. The program is intended to help attract and retain bright young minds at Canadian Universities, colleges and major research institutes and to help young researchers launch their scholarly careers and enable them to carry their research forward. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Ana Luisa Trejos - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2018)
• Beth Gillies - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2012)
• Liying Jiang – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2011)
• Paul Charpentier – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2007)
• Moncef Nehdi - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2002)

Recognition will be given to Postdoctoral Supervisors who have demonstrated exemplary support for postdoctoral scholars at Western by going above and beyond supervisory expectations. These mentors have given their time and put forth extra effort to ensure a successful experience for postdoctoral scholars. (More).

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Miriam Capretz - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2017)
• Luiz Capretz - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2012)

The Royal Society of Canada, The Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities, is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars. Its primary objective is to promote learning and research in the arts and sciences. The Society consists of approximately 1,700 Fellows: men and women from across the country who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the natural and social sciences and in the humanities. Currently, Western has had a total of 40 faculty members appointed to the Society. (More)

Western Engineering Recipients:

Fellows

• Slobodan Simonovic – Civil and Environmental Engineering (2020)
• Jin Jiang – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2020)
• Andy Sun – Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2016)
• Jesse Zhu – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2014)
• Rajni Patel – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2007)

Member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

• Lauren Flynn – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2019)
• Elizabeth Gillies - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2018)

The R.S. Jane Memorial Award is the highest award, presented by the Canadian Society for Chemical Enginering, for an exceptional achievement to the field of chemical engineering or industrial chemistry while residing in Canada. (More).

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Jesse Zhu – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2013)

Serbian citizens who live and work abroad can be elected as full, corresponding and external members of the Academy. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Slobodan Simonovic - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2021)

The award shall be presented to a resident of Canada who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of chemical engineering while working in Canada. (More)

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

• Charles Xu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2011)
• Ying Zheng - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2010)
• Jesse Zhu - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (1999)

Sponsored by Alumni Western, the award demonstrates the value Western students place on quality teaching and outstanding professors. The winners have dedicated a siginifcant amount of time to enhance classroom learning, and have inspired their students through their passion and care. (More)

• Ayman El Ansary - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2017-18)
• Aiham Adawi - Civil and Environmental Engineering (2016-17)
• Quazi Mehbubar Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering (2013-14)

The Teaching Honour Roll awards are presented to the most outstanding teachers on campus based on information received from course and teacher evaluations. Professors that receive a cumulative average of 6.3 or higher out of 7 on the first 14 questions of the evaluations are presented with an award from the University Students' Council on behalf of students at Western.

The commitment of these three instructors to providing the "best student experience" at Western and helping to deliver high-quality engineering courses in our programs is second to none. Their tireless dedication and contributions to the Faculty of Engineering and The University of Western Ontario are greatly appreciated.

Western Engineering Recipient(s):

2013-14

• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering

2009-10

• Jose Herrera - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Paul Schmidt - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Salah El-Din El-Fitiany – Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Jason Gerhard – Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Frederick Keenan – Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Joel Adams – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Anestis Dounavis – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Hanif Ladak – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Ken McIsaac – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Abdelkader Ouda – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Ken Stuart – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Rajiv Varma – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Walid Altahan – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Thomas Jenkyn – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Tony Straatman – Mechanical and Materials Engineering

2008-09

• Paul Schmidt – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Kaz Adamiak – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Luiz Capretz – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Walid El Khattam – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Jin Jiang – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Ken McIsaac – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Abdelkader Ouda – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Robert Sobot – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Rajiv Varma – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Amirnaser Yazdani – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Walid Altahan – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Tony Straatman – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Karl-Heinz Wehking – Mechanical and Materials Engineering

2007-08

• Beth Gillies – Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Mike Bartlett– Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Greg Kopp – Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Jin Jiang – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Ken McIsaac – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Abdelkader Ouda – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Vijay Parsa – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Rajni Varma – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Joel Adams – Engineering Science
• Paul Schmidt – Engineering Science
• Jim Johnson – Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Tony Straatman – Mechanical and Materials Engineering

2006-07

• Mike Bartlett – Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Kaz Adamiak – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Jin Jiang – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Hanif Ladak – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Ken McIsaac – Electrical and Computer Engineering and Engineering Science
• Abdelkader Ouda – Electrical and Computer Engineering and Engineering Science
• Quazi Rahman – Electrical and Computer Engineering and Engineering Science
• Jayshri Sabarinathan – Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Rajiv Varma – Electrical and Computer Engineering

 The award is presented for a lifetime achievement in the field of Hydrologic Engineering. (More)