Faculty of Science Research Chairs
Curiosity-driven and applied research are at the forefront of the Faculty’s activities. Several faculty members hold research and endowed chairs, strengthening McMaster’s reputation as one of Canada’s top research universities and building knowledge for our communities.
Canada Research Chairs
The Faculty currently holds 17 Canada Research Chairs, the Government of Canada’s funded research professorships. They are given to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. Our Chairs span the spectrum of research from applications in mathematical analysis to aquatic studies in environment and health.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul Ayers | Canada Research Chair in Theoretical Chemistry |
| John D Brennan | Canada Research Chair in Bioanalytical Chemistry |
| Blaise Bourdin | Canada Research Chair in Mathematical and Computational Aspects of Solid Mechanics |
| Katrina Choe | Canada Research Chair in Integrative Neurobiology of Social Behaviour |
| Alemu Gonsamo | Canada Research Chair in Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| Megumi Harada | Canada Research Chair in Equivariant Symplectic and Algebraic Geometry |
| Jennifer Heisz | Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging |
| Gita Ljubicic | Canada Research Chair in Community-Engaged Research for Northern Sustainability |
| Vladimir Ljubicic | Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Plasticity in Health and Disease |
| Paul McNicholas | Canada Research Chair in Computational Statistics |
| Carmel Mothersill | Canada Research Chair in Radiobiology |
| Stuart Phillips | Canada Research Chair in Human Skeletal Muscle Health in Aging |
| Graham Scott | Canada Research Chair in Comparative and Environmental Physiology |
| Sarah Styler | Canada Research Chair in Atmospheric Chemistry |
| James Michael Waddington | Canada Research Chair in Ecohydrology |
| Christine D. Wilson | Canada Research Chair in Extragalactic Star Formation |
| Gabriel (Naiqi) Xiao | Canada Research Chair in Perceptual Development |
Funded And Endowed Research Chairs
The Faculty also hosts a number of funded and endowed research chairs.
| Name | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Hambleton | Mathematics & Statistics | Dr. F. Ronald and Helen E. Britton Professor of Mathematics |
| Eric Sawyer | Mathematics & Statistics | McKay Chair in Mathematics |
| Bruce Gaulin | Physics & Astronomy | Brockhouse Chair in the Physics of Materials |
| Janok Bhattacharya | Earth, Environment & Society* | Susan Cunningham Research Chair in Geology |
| Karen Kidd | Biology, and Earth, Environment & Society* | Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Environment and Health |
| Elli Papangelakis | Earth, Environment & Society* | Fairley Gadsby Research Chair in Fluvial Geomorphology |
*Note: The School of Geography & Earth Sciences changed its name to the School of Earth, Environment & Society in July 2020.
Faculty Of Science Research Chairs
In 2018, the Faculty created the first Faculty of Science Research Chairs to recognize colleagues for their outstanding achievements.
| Name | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jianping (JP) Xu (2023) | Biology | Science Research Chair in Understanding Fungal Threats to Humans |
| Pat Chow-Fraser (2023) | Biology | Science Research Chair in Great Lakes Ecosystem Health Indicators |
| Sigal Balshine (2023) | Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour | Science Research Chair in Aquatic Behaviour Ecology |
| Graeme Luke (2022) | Physics & Astronomy | Science Research Chair in Quantum Condensed Matter Physics |
| Jonathan Dushoff (2022) | Biology | Science Research Chair in Forecasting Infectious Disease Outbreaks |
| Paulin Coulibaly (2022) | Earth, Environment & Society* | Science Research Chair in Hydroclimatic Modelling |
| Marie Elliot (2021) | Biology | Science Research Chair in Microbial Development and Natural Product Control |
| David Earn (2021) | Mathematics & Statistics | Science Research Chair in Mathematical Epidemiology |
| Altaf Arain (2021) | Earth, Environment & Society* | Science Research Chair in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change |
| Louis Schmidt (2020) | Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour | Science Research Chair in Early Determinants of Mental Health |
| Gillian Goward (2020) | Chemistry & Chemical Biology | Science Research Chair in Magnetic Resonance in Materials for Energy Storage |
| Martin Gibala (2020) | Kinesiology | Science Research Chair in Integrative Exercise Physiology |
| Allison Williams (2019) | Earth, Environment & Society* | Science Research Chair in Carer Friendly Workplaces |
| Kari Dalnoki-Veress (2019) | Physics & Astronomy | Science Research Chair in Experimental Soft Condensed Matter Physics |
| Michael Brook (2019) | Chemistry & Chemical Biology | Science Research Chair in Sustainable Silicone Polymers |
*Note: The School of Geography & Earth Sciences changed its name to the School of Earth, Environment & Society in July 2020.