Dedicated to the memory of:

Prof. J. S. G. (Jack) Kirkaldy

M.A. Sc. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (McGill), D.Sc. (McMaster). D.Sc.(Waterloo), D.Sc.

(Queen's) F.R.S.C., F.A.S.M., P.Eng.

1927-2013

Prof. Kirkaldy was one of Canada's most honored faculty members in the field of phase

transformations; During a career spanning more than 40 years, he published more than

250 peer-reviewed academic papers and was recognized by numerous lectureships,

medals and other awards, including three honorary doctorates. He was elected a Fellow

of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Canadian

Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, the American Society for

Metals, and TMS, the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. He was an honorary

member of the Societé Francais de Métallurgie et de Materiaux. He has been aptly

described as "a national treasure."

(From: McMaster Univeristy, Obituary April 22, 2013)