CCMPS Honours Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2026 Awards
The University of Guelph’s College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) has recognized outstanding faculty and staff with its 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards.
Faculty and Staff Awards
Associate Professor Emerita Lori Jones Receives University of Guelph Medal of Merit
The University of Guelph has awarded the Medal of Merit to Associate Professor Emerita Lori Jones in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions to teaching, academic leadership, and service.
Renewal of Dr. Jacek Lipkowski’s Honorary Doctorate
Dr. Jacek Lipkowski, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph, was honoured by the University of Warsaw with the renewal of his honorary doctorate. The distinction recognizes exceptional scientific achievement and longstanding contributions to academia.
University Professor Emeritus Receives Honourary Doctorate
University Professor Emeritus, Mathematics, Dr. William R. Smith has been awarded the title of doctor honoris causa by the University of J. E. Purkyně in the Czech Republic, one of the institution’s highest honours. The honourary doctorate recognize Smith’s exceptional contributions, leadership and lasting impact in the field of mathematics, as well as his international reputation as a scholar and collaborator. The honour was formally conferred at a ceremony on November 27, 2025.
Computing Prof Dr. Xiaodong Lin Wins IEEE Best Paper Award
Dr. Xiaodong Lin and team won a Best Paper Award for their paper VerifyNet: Secure and Verifiable Federated Learning in 2025 from the IEEE Signal Processing Society.
Prof. and Chair of the Department of Chemistry Receives the 2026 CCUCC Clara Benson Award
Dr. Kathryn E. Preuss, Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph, is the 2026 recipient of the Clara Benson Award, sponsored by the Canadian Council of University Chemistry Chairs (CCUCC).
CCMPS Researchers Receive 2025 Research Excellence Awards
Dr. Leanne Chen from the Department of Chemistry and Dr. Mihai Nica from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have received this year’s Research Excellence Awards for their groundbreaking work.
U of G Chemist Receives CFI JELF Award to Support Innovative Research
On October 10, the Government of Canada announced nearly $134 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support cutting-edge research infrastructure projects across the country. Dr. Rui Huang, from U of G’s Department of Chemistry, was recognized through the CFI’s John R.
Computing Prof Dr. Minglun Gong Wins Prestigious Test-of-Time Award
Dr. Minglun Gong and team received a 2025 Test-of-Time award from ACM SIGGRAPH for his team's 2013 paper L1-Medial Skeleton of Point Cloud (2013), given for "papers that have had a significant and lasting impact on computer graphics and interactive techniques over at least a decade."
Engineering Prof. Elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Engineering Professor Dr. Simon X. Yang was elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering in recognition of his internationally acclaimed research in intelligent robotics and e-nose systems. His innovative contributions include real-time motion planning, biologically inspired control, and applications in industry and agriculture.
Congratulations to Dr. Yang!