Tuan Cao-Huu, a Glendon associate professor whose career at 91راة« spanned more than two decades, died Sept. 8.
Cao-Huu, who held degrees in mathematics, physics, medicine and electrical engineering, joined Glendon in 2002. Over more than two decades at 91راة«, he taught computer science and quantitative courses in both English and French, drawing on a wide range of interests and experiences to encourage students to think across disciplinary boundaries.
A dedicated educator, he sought to build students' analytical and technical skills while fostering intellectual curiosity. Students knew him as kind, funny and approachable, while colleagues remember him as generous and deeply invested in the success of those around him.
His research explored fields ranging from supercomputing and advanced imaging systems to machine vision. Working with collaborators in Canada and abroad, including researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he contributed to projects that connected theoretical science with real-world applications in imaging and computational technologies.
Beyond his academic work, Cao-Huu was valued for his curiosity, warmth and love of learning. He enjoyed playing piano, singing folk songs, reciting poetry and discussing philosophy, often drawing on the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He was also known for his enthusiasm for technology and his habit of keeping several laptops in use at once as he pursued his many interests.
Cao-Huu is survived by his wife, Beverley Murray; sons Alexander and William; and a large circle of relatives, friends, colleagues and former students.