Prof. Jagmohan Humar named a member of the Order of Canada!
Professor Jagmohan Humar, a Distinguished Research Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been named a member of the Order of Canada.
Professor Jagmohan Humar, a former Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton, served as the Chair of the Department for ten years from 1990 to 2000. After his retirement in 2003, the University appointed him Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor in recognition of his continuous research activity and graduate supervision.
In 2020, 114 new appointments were announced to the Order of Canada by Governor General. After a break of over 2 years due to Covid restrictions, an in-person investiture ceremony for the Order of Canada was finally held on November 3rd, 2022.
Engineer Jagmohan Humar has devoted his career to protecting our built environment. A distinguished professor at Carleton University, he has made pioneering contributions to earthquake-resistant design and has written an authoritative textbook on structural dynamics. In addition to consulting on such projects as Toronto’s SkyDome and the seismic rehabilitation of heritage buildings, he has helped shape the National Building Code of Canada. Lauded as a community leader, he has presided over several cultural organizations, and supports education both in Canada and in his native India.
Order of Canada appointees – November 2022
Congratulations to Prof. Jagmohan Humar!