Three professors from the University of Waterloo are among the new members of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Members have reached a high level of achievement at an early stage of their careers. They represent the emerging generation of scholars and leaders in science and the arts in the country. Membership is for seven years.
Tze Wei (John) Yeow, Department of Systems Design Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
John Yeow is testing micro and biomedical nanodevices with highly selective sensors that are able to diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer. He is working with a cancer research centre to find ways to improve radiation therapy. He is Canada Research Chair in Micro and Nanodevices and is a member of the Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology.
The Waterloo professors were among 80 news members elected to the College. The induction ceremony will take place Friday, November 18 in Kingston, Ontario.[Read more]