Henry (Harry) George Thode, C.C., M.B.E., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C., (1910 - March 22, 1997) was a Canadian president and vice-chancellor of McMaster University from 1961 to 1972.

Born in Dundurn, Saskatchewan , he received his B.Sc. in 1930 and his M.Sc. in 1932 from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1934, he received is PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago.

He joined McMaster in 1939 as an associate professor of chemistry, became a full professor in 1944; was named director of research in 1947; appointed head of-the chemistry department from 1948 to 1952; became principal of Hamilton College in 1949; appointed vice-president in 1957; and in 1961 became president and vice chancellor. He retired as president in 1972.

He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to atomic research during World War II.

In 1967 he was the first scientist to be made a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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