Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2018
• Invested on: July 04, 2019

Levente László Diósady, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Levente Diosady’s research in engineering has had a profound impact on global nutrition. As a prolific scientist and as a professor and founder of the food engineering program at the University of Toronto, he pioneered techniques for fortifying food with micronutrients to prevent disease and improve the health of millions of people around the world. His groundbreaking studies have influenced many organizations, including the Canadian Institute for Food Science. Beyond his scientific contributions, his commitment to education within the Hungarian-Canadian community is seen through his leadership of various institutions.