Canadian scholarFor other uses, see David Turpin.

David Howard Turpin CM FRSC (born 14 July 1956) is a Canadian scholar and the former university president. Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta (2015–2020) and the University of Victoria (2000 to 2013).

In 2010, he was appointed a member of the Order of Canada.

Contents

• 1 Early life and education
• 2 Career
• 3 Awards and distinctions
• 4 References

Early life and education

In 1977 Turpin received a BSc degree in cell biology from the University of British Columbia. In 1980 he received a PhD degree in botany and oceanography from the University of British Columbia.

Career

From 2000 to 2013 Turpin was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria. Turpin was appointed the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta in 2015. He did not seek renewal for a second term, and his term at the University of Alberta ended on June 30, 2020. Turpin is president emeritus of the University of Alberta.

Awards and distinctions

• Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Manitoba (2015)
• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
• Member, Order of Canada (2010)
• ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2004)
• Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
• Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (1998)
• Who’s Who in Canada (1997)
• Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (1996)
• Who’s Who in America (1995)
• Darbaker Prize in Phycology, American Botanical *ociation (1991)

References