Louise Dandurand, Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, and Chair of the University Research Awards Adjudication Committee, is very pleased to announce the 2010 University Research Awards Recipients: Ronald Rudin, Patrick Leroux, Andreas Athienitis and Rolf Wuthrich.

These four deserving recipients are being recognized for their exceptional contributions, both within their respective fields and to the Concordia community as a whole.

Ronald Rudin
- Faculty of Arts and Science,
- Department of History
- ‘The Person and Society’ Established Award

Patrick Leroux
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Joint Appointment, Department of English and Études françaises
- ‘The Person and Society’ Emerging Award

Andreas Athienitis
- Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science,
- Department of Building, Civil & Environmental Engineering
- ‘Technology, Industry and Environment’ Established Award

Rolf Wüthrich
- Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- ‘Technology, Industry and Environment’ Emerging Award

Congratulations to the 2010 Research Fellows!

Through their continued success with substantial and sustained funding, their impressive records of publication and their dedication to graduate student supervision, they have emerged as our very best leaders and ambassadors. These awards are an acknowledgment of their accomplishments and an expression of thanks.

The University Research Awards were first created in 1998, to recognize and promote excellence in research and creative activity at Concordia University. Each awardee will receive a $5,000 research grant and the privilege of holding the title of “Concordia University Research Fellow” for one year.

Posted on June 1, 2010