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These “pioneers” were recognized for their work in developing and nurturing computer science research and education programs at leading Canadian universities. This includes developing university computer science departments in the 1960s and 1970s, to breaking ground in the fields of artificial intelligence, networking and various programming languages.
“By honouring them, we’re acknowledging the extraordinary impact they have had on the evolution of the Canadian computing technology industry over the last 50 years,” says Kelly Lyons, director of the IBM Center for Advanced Studies in Toronto. “We want to ensure that their place in Canadian computer science history is recognized and documented, so young people will aspire to follow in their footsteps.”
To be named a pioneer, honourees must have received their PhD before 1973 and have spent a substantial part of their career at a Canadian university.
All three uOttawa pioneers hail from the School of Information Technology and Engineering.
Tuncer Ören is a professor emeritus whose research interests include applications of artificial intelligence in modeling and simulation and software systems engineering. He taught computer science at the University from 1970 to 1996, and was a member of several NATO groups on simulation. The Turkish Ministry of Culture awarded him the Information Age Award in 1991.
Gregor von Bochmann has worked in the areas of programming languages, compiler design, communication protocols, and software engineering. Among the awards he has garnered are the 2001 Thomas W. Eadie Medal from the Royal Society of Canada and the 2002 Excellence in Research Award from the University.
Nicholas D. Georganas, who joined the University in 1970, was the founding dean of the Faculty of Engineering and was appointed associate vice-president, research (external) on May 1. A Distinguished University Professor, he is an expert in multimedia applications and networks and holds the Canada Research Chair in Information Technology.
