James J. Kay (June 18, 1954 - May 30, 2004) was an ecological scientist and policy-maker. He was a respected physicist best known for his theoretical work on complexity and thermodynamics.
James Kay held a BS in Physics from McGill University and a Ph.D in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo. His Ph.D. thesis was entitled Self-Organization in Living Systems.
Dr. Kay was an Associate Professor of Environment and Resource Stu...
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James J. Kay (June 18, 1954 - May 30, 2004) was an ecological scientist and policy-maker. He was a respected physicist best known for his theoretical work on complexity and thermodynamics.
James Kay held a BS in Physics from McGill University and a Ph.D in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo. His Ph.D. thesis was entitled Self-Organization in Living Systems.
Dr. Kay was an Associate Professor of Environment and Resource Studies at the University of Waterloo, with cross-appointments in Systems Design Engineering, Geography, Management Sciences, and the School of Planning. He was also cross-posted to the School of Rural Planning and Development at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Kay was founding Chair of the University of Waterloo's Greening the Campus Committee (1990-1996), which is responsible for overseeing the transition to a sustainable campus.
Dr. Kay was a founding member of the City of Kitchener's Environment Committee, which developed a Strategic Plan for...
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