Madam Speaker, I rise today to honour Dr. Nagula Tharma Sangary, a Tamil-Canadian scientist and educator. He obtained an electrical engineering degree from Texas A&M University, masters and doctoral degrees from McMaster University and an MBA from Oxford.
He was a pioneer in wireless technology and served as a principal scientist at BlackBerry. He was an adjunct professor at both McMaster University and the University of Waterloo. At Waterloo, he helped form the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems.
Dr. Sangary left an indelible mark in the realm of Canadian innovation, having secured over 20 inventions, published 36 publications and reviewed over 3,000 patents. He believed in the value of education and will forever be part of an awe-inspired generation of scientists around the world.
He is deeply missed by his loving wife Christalyn, son Joshua, and his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Bonjo Anna.