Garry L. Rempel (1944 – November 2, 2018) was a Canadian scientist specializing in chemical engineering, applied catalysis and polymer science, and known for his pioneering work on hydrogenation of nitrile rubbers.

[2] After finishing his PhD studies, he took NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Imperial College London, and since 1969 was working at the University of Waterloo as an assistant professor.

He died at St. Mary's General Hospital (Kitchener, Ontario) in November 2018, at the age of 74, with his wife of 43 years, Professor Flora Ng, at his side.

Technologies developed by him allowed to produce materials used by automotive manufacturers in order to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.

[3] In 2015, Dr. Rempel was created a Member of the Order of Canada for his achievements in the development of high-performance rubbers and training of numerous graduate students.