We are very sad to announce that Dr. Alfonso Gracia-Saz, who received his PhD from our department in 2006, passed away.

We are very sad to announce that Dr. Alfonso Gracia-Saz, who received his PhD from our department in 2006, passed away on May 6 from COVID-19.

He was scheduled to receive the 2021 Canadian Mathematical Society Excellence in Teaching Award in June:

https://cms.math.ca/news-item/professor-alfonso-gracia-saz-to-receive-the-2021-cms-excellence-in-teaching-award/

Please read more at:

• https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/05/09/university-of-toronto-math-professor-who-died-of-covid-19-remembered-for-his-dedication-and-passion.html