September 16, 2005 Source: Simon Fraser University:
http://www.sfu.ca/mediapr/news_releases/archives/news09160502.htm SFU researchers win two BC Innovation Council awards Contact:
Mario Pinto, 604.291.4152, vpres@sfu.ca
Jian Pei, 604.268.6851, jpei@cs.sfu.ca September 16, 2005
SFU researchers claimed two of the seven awards announced this week by the BC Innovation Council, the most for a single institution. Mario Pinto, professor of chemistry and vice president of research, received the Frontiers in Research Award recognizing an indivual or small team whose innovative research has led to major new advances in scientific or technological knowledge. Pinto has opened the fields of chemical biology, medicinal chemistry and health research. His research into the art and science of synthesizing complex carbohydrate molecules is unlocking the secrets of molecular functions, enabling scientists to model complex interactions. Jian Pei, assistant professor in computing science, received the Young Innovator Award, recognizing an individual under the age of 35 who has made a significant contribution to developing innovative science or technology, and has played a main role in the development of a new innovation or research breakthrough. Pei is one of the world's most cited authors in the area of data mining and knowledge discovery, and his work is used extensively by large companies with applications ranging from assisting insurance companies in identifying patterns among millions of claims, to helping retail stores decide which products should be grouped together. The awards will be presented at a gala event to be held Monday, October 17, 2005, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. -30- Websites: SFU Chemistry-Pinto: www.sfu.ca/chemistry/faculty/pinto.html
SFU Computing Sci-Pei: www.cs.sfu.ca/people/Faculty/Profile/jpei.html
BC Innovation Council: www.bcinnovationcouncil.com
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