Innovative UOIT nuclear engineer lauded by Canadian Standards Association

One of the world’s most-recognized associations dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability and social good has tabbed a University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) researcher with its highest award of recognition.

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has named John Froats of the UOIT Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) the 2015 recipient of the John Jenkins Award for outstanding contributions to the CSA Standards Program in Canada. The award will be presented on Tuesday, June 16 at the CSA’s annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

“All of John’s faculty colleagues and friends throughout the nuclear energy community share great pride in seeing him receive this most deserved honour,” said Dr. Brent Lewis, Professor and Dean, FESNS. “John has been a leader of the CSA’s Nuclear Standards Program, which is recognized as a world-leading safety model. He promotes the highest standards in education here at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and is also well recognized for his leadership in the nuclear industry.”

“It is an honour to receive recognition from my peers and the CSA,” said Froats, Associate Professor and Nuclear Engineer-in-Residence, FESNS. “The award really is recognition for the whole team that has worked tirelessly to make the CSA Nuclear Standards Program a true world leader.”