MechE 8T1, MASc 8T3, PhD EngSci 8T7
Inducted: 2010
As an educator and scholar, Marc Rosen has transformed educational institutions throughout his career and made exemplary contributions to research.
In 2002, Marc became the founding Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa, contributing significantly to building Ontario’s first new university in 40 years. From 1986 to 2002, Marc was a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ryerson University, where he served as department Chair and Director of Aerospace Engineering and helped in Ryerson’s transition to a university. He has also worked for such organizations as Argonne National Laboratory and the Institute for Hydrogen Systems. As a researcher, Marc has carried out extensive research on sustainable energy and has become an international authority, leading to increased efficiency and reduced emissions and costs. He has been a pioneer in the development of advanced thermodynamic methods based on exergy.
Marc has served as President of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and previously as President of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME). He has received numerous awards and honours and is a Fellow of many societies (EIC, CSME, Canadian Academy of Engineering, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, International Energy Foundation). In the community, Marc has mentored through Big Brothers, and spoken and volunteered in schools, educating on engineering principles and applications and about careers in technological fields. Other positions and honours include:
• Award of Excellence in Research and Technology Development (Research Category), Ontario Ministry of Environment and
Energy, 1997
• Sarwan Sahota Distinguished Scholar Award, Ryerson University, 1999
• Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada, 2003
• 2T5 Mid-Career Achievement Award (Engineering), University of Toronto, 2006
• Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering, 2007
• Julian C. Smith Medal, Engineering Institute of Canada, 2007
• Robert W. Angus Medal, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 2007
• Vice-Chair, Council of Ontario Deans of Engineering, 2007-2008
• C.N. Downing Award, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 2008
• Andrew H. Wilson History Award, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 2010