David Howard Turpin CM FRSC (born 14 July 1956) is a Canadian scholar and the former university president. Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta (2015–2020) and the University of Victoria (2000 to 2013).[3]
David Howard Turpin CM, PhD, FRSC | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of the University of Alberta | |
| In office 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2020 | |
| Chancellor | Douglas Stollery |
| Preceded by | Indira Samarasekera |
| Succeeded by | Bill Flanagan |
| 6th President of University of Victoria | |
| In office 1 September 2000 – 30 June 2013 | |
| Preceded by | David F. Strong |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Cassels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1956 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| Occupation | Administrator |
| Profession | Academic, professor, plant biologist, author |
| Salary | $689,597.48 (2019)[1] |
| Awards | Order of Canada[2] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany Oceanograpy |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | Processes in nutrient based phytoplankton ecology (1980) |
In 2010, he was appointed a member of the Order of Canada.[4]
Early life and education
editIn 1977 Turpin received a BSc degree in cell biology from the University of British Columbia. In 1980 he received a PhD degree in botany and oceanography from the University of British Columbia.[5]
Career
editFrom 2000 to 2013 Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria.[6] Turpin was appointed the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta in 2015.[7] He did not seek renewal for a second term, and his term at the University of Alberta ended on 30 June 2020.[8] Turpin is president emeritus of the University of Alberta. He was appointed as a member of the board of directors for Polar Knowledge Canada for 5 years from January 2023 to January 2028.[9]
Awards and distinctions
edit- Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Manitoba (2015)[10]
- Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)[11]
- Member, Order of Canada (2010)[12]
- ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2004)
- Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)[13]
- Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (1998)[14]
- Who's Who in Canada (1997)
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering (1996)
- Who's Who in America (1995)
- Darbaker Prize in Phycology, American Botanical Association (1991)
References
edit- ^ "University of Alberta - Salary Disclosure". Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Turpin receives Order of Canada – University of Victoria". UVic.ca.
- ^ Lumley, Elizabeth (1 May 2009). Canadian Who's Who 2009. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9780802040923.
- ^ "The Governor General of Canada – Governor General announces 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada". Archived from the original on 6 July 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "UBC Alumni Chronicle". open.library.ubc.ca.
- ^ "About our president – University of Victoria – University of Victoria". UVic.ca.
- ^ "University of Alberta elects David Turpin as new president". Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ Proulx, Michel. "U of A president to step down next year". ualberta.ca. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Organization Profile - Canadian High Arctic Research Station". Government of Canada. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Visionary presidents receive honorary degrees". umanitoba.ca.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "David H. Turpin". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ "Names of appointees to the Order of Canada". The Globe and Mail. 30 June 2010.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Dr. David Turpin". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ "Member Directory | The Royal Society of Canada". rsc-src.ca.