Dr. Pierre Léger, professor at Polytechnique Montreal, is widely recognized for his outstanding achievements in teaching, research and professional practice. His pioneering contributions in the analysis, design and safety assessment of concrete dams include guidelines and novel practical analytical tools disseminated through publications, courses, and computer software, and adopted worldwide. His numerical and experimental research on the cracking of unreinforced concrete considering water pressure effects has significantly influenced engineering practice. He received many teaching awards including a prestigious Teaching Fellowship from the Quebec Government and the CSCE Whitman Wright Award for developing advanced computerized tools used in teaching and practice.