BASc, MASc, PhD
4T9 Metallurgy 4T9
Inducted: 1994
George Craig’s career combines notable research accomplishments in metallurgy with outstanding contributions to the University and to the professional community.
Following service as an RCAF flight lieutenant (1940-1946) in the Aleutians, Labrador, India and Burma, he was in the first contingent of World War II veterans to enroll in the Faculty’s Ajax Division. He immediately went on, after graduation, to pursue his interests in metallurgy, notably in the field of failure analysis (M.A.Sc., 1950; Ph.D., 1952)
Between 1952 and 1956, George Craig worked as Senior Scientist (Mines, Ottawa), in charge of ferrous metallurgy, and with consulting to the armed forces and Canadian industry.
In 1956, he came back to the University, by 1964 was a Professor in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science. His teaching and research involved the structure and properties of metals, with significant activities abroad (Baikov Institute, Moscow, 1969; Imperial College, London, 1979). He retired in 1984, as Professor Emeritus.
Achievements:
- Worldwide recognition in metallurgical research, with contributions to failure analysis and other subjects covered in some 60 papers and numerous conferences.
- Much-appreciated contributions to the administration of the department and to the faculty of the University: Associate Dean (1970-74); Chairman of the Centre for Study of Materials (1974-78); Speaker of the Faculty Council and Chairman of the Ombudsman Committee (1982-84)
- Leadership in the APEO, especially in relation to engineering education: founding chairman of the Professional Development Committee (1965-67); chairman, Engineers in Education Division (1976-77). APEO Sons of Martha Medal (1966)
- International recognition for his role in the American Society for Metals beginning in 1956. Elected Fellow of ASM in 1977. President of the Ontario chapter (1967-68); selected as Distinguished Lecturer (1983-84) by the Canada Council of ASM
- An engineer with inspiring qualities of role-model integrity for students. Generous service to colleagues and the community.