Radhey Lal Kushwaha

The Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineering (CSAE/SCGR) presents the The Maple Leaf Award is given to honour members of the CSAE/SCGR who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the profession. The award is given for outstanding personal qualities, society activities, and professional abilities.

Professor R.L. Kushwaha has devoted his entire career in the service of the engineering profession. He received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1961 from the University of Allahabad, India, M.S.A. degree from the University of Toronto in 1964 and Ph.D. degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1967. In 1986, he became Professor of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dr. Kushawaha has served both CSAE/SCGR and ASAE in various capacities. He was President of CSAE/SCGR for two terms (2001-2003). He served on the ASAE Board of Trustees and leadership positions on International and Power & Machinery divisions. He is serving his third term as Councillor of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). He was Chair of the Registration Committee, the Experience Review subcommittee and the Awards Committee for APEGS. Currently, he is a member of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE), the Canadian Secretary on the Board of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems and a member of the Membership Development Council of ASAE.

Dr. Kushwaha is recipient of numerous professional awards. In 2002, he received the ASAE John Deere Gold Medal to recognize his distinguished achievement in application of science and art to the soil. Radhey Lal is a Fellow of the SAE International, of CSAE/SCGR, and of ASAE. In 1998, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan in recognition of outstanding contribution in service to the community. He has also received the SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award, and the CSAE/SCGR Glenn Downing Award in recognition of outstanding accomplishments as teacher and researcher in the areas of soil dynamics, ergonomics, and tribology.

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