René P. Felix, 70

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus René P. Felix on 01 February 2021 due to pneumonia and other complications. He was 70 years old.

Dr. Felix was a beloved professor and mentor and an accomplished researcher. Through his classrooms have passed hundreds of students professing the greatest of admiration for his inspired and inspiring teaching. He contributed profoundly to mathematics research in the country through his publications in group theory, particularly in the fields of mathematical crystallography and color symmetry, attracting and mentoring several generations of students to do research in these fields, for which he received the highest recognitions and accolades from students, peers, the University, and professional bodies here and abroad. René joined the mathematics faculty in 1969, serving later as Chair and contributing immensely to mathematics development in UP and the country. He taught for close to 50 years.

The Institute of Mathematics extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of René and asks everyone for their prayers for the peaceful and eternal repose of his soul.