G. Ross Peters, FEC, P.Eng.

With over 30 years of service at Memorial University, Ross Peters has climbed the ranks to achieve several leadership positions, including Leader of the Ocean Engineering Research Group, Associate Dean, and Dean. He has exceptional work-related achievements and has made notable contributions to the teaching, learning, and research environment for engineering programs at Memorial University. In addition to his exemplary work as an educator and academic leader, he has also significantly contributed to the engineering profession through his outstanding leadership and selfless guidance in service of PEGNL, Engineers Canada, and the international community. The high regard in which the Canadian engineering education and accreditation systems are held around the world owes much to the role Ross has played within the international engineering community. He has raised the profile of Canadian engineering throughout the Americas and globally.