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Musa Kamal honoured by prestigious award from international society

Professor Musa Kamal, a world leader in the fields of polymer engineering and processing, is receiving the Purvis Award from the Society of Chemical Industry at the 2004 SCI Canada Awards Dinner in Toronto on February 25.

Professor Kamal is being recognized for his pioneering research in polymer science, including the development of models for simulation and control of polymer processing operations. He has also made significant academic contributions, including introducing innovative courses and programs in the fields of chemical engineering and polymer technology.

The SCI Canada Annual Awards Dinner acknowledges Canadian business and academic leaders for service and superior contribution in their fields. The Purvis Award, initiated in 1947, honours the memory of Arthur Blaikie Purvis, born in London, UK, in 1890, who became a leader in Canadian industry serving in an administrative capacity in World Wars I and II. In recognition of his services, he was appointed a member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council. Among positions he held in his career in industry was that of President of Canadian Industries Limited (CIL).

The Purvis Memorial Award is given to key managers from Canadian industry, or Canadian academics closely connected with industry, who, through leadership in their field of endeavour, have significantly strengthened the industry, or academic or research institutions relied upon by the industry. This definition of industry includes not only traditional chemical manufacture and distribution, but also industries such as coatings, crop protection, environmental services, food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, pulp and paper, and synthetic fibres.

Tickets for the evening are still available. Please contact Patricia Maxwell for more details: 416-708-8924 or sci.canada [at] rogers.com. The SCI Canada Awards Dinner will take place at Park Hyatt Hotel, 4 Avenue Rd., Toronto.

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