11 U of T faculty named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Eleven faculty from across the University of Toronto have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a recognition awarded to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists. 

“These remarkable researchers from an array of disciplines have made extraordinary contributions to their respective fields, helping to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time,” says Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.  

“The University of Toronto congratulates them on this important recognition of their research, leadership and impact.” 

The new Fellows are:  

• Laurent Brochard, of the interdepartmental division of critical care in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and St. Michael’s Hospital 
• Miriam Diamond, of the department of earth sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Science 
• Joel Kamnitzer, of the department of mathematics in the Faculty of Arts & Science 
• Yong Baek Kim, of the department of physics in the Faculty of Arts & Science 
• David Malkin, of the department of paediatrics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 
• Steven Miller, formerly of the department of paediatrics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 
• Ue-Li Pen, of the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics in the Faculty of Arts & Science 
• Ito Peng, of the department of sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science 
• David Sinton, of the department of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
• Janet Smylie, of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and St. Michael’s Hospital 
• Igor Stagljar, of the department of biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine 

They join 405 members of the U of T community who currently hold the designation.