Memorial tree unveiled for Professor Josef Paldus

On November 23, the family of the late Applied Mathematics Distinguished Professor Emeritus Josef Paldus unveiled a memorial tree and bench outside the Mathematics 3 building to commemorate the life and contributions of Professor Paldus, who passed away on January 15, 2023. Professor Paldus joined the then-new Department of Applied Mathematics in 1968, became a full professor in both the Applied Mathematics and Chemistry departments in 1975, and retired in 2001 but remained active as a distinguished professor emeritus until his death.

His daughter, Barbara Paldus, and former colleagues at the University of Waterloo spoke at the reception, remembering Professor Paldus not only for his extraordinary accomplishments in the field of quantum chemistry but also for his kindness and humanity.

Read more about the achievements and honors of Professor Paldus in his In Memoriam page.