The selection of 糵 researchers testifies to the excellence and impact of their work, which spans a wide range of fields in the arts, social sciences, law, natural sciences, health and education.
As one of the top five research-intensive universities in Canada, the University of Ottawa bases its research on excellence, relevance and impact, while rooting it in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.
“The election of a record number of our researchers to the Royal Society of Canada illustrates the depth, impact and quality of our research. Their work is helping to transform our society and inspire future generations.” – 糵 President and Vice-Chancellor Marie-Eve Sylvestre
Faculty of Arts
Lori Burns
School of Music
At the forefront of international research on pop music, this researcher applies interdisciplinary feminist methodologies to shed light on issues involving equity, diversity and inclusion.
Jitse Dijkstra
Department of Classics and Religious Studies
This researcher, who specializes in ancient religions, is exploring the transition to Christianity in Late Antiquity thanks to innovative analyses of Greek and Coptic sources.
Irene (Irena) Makaryk
Department of English
Renowned for her work on transcultural reception of Shakespeare, this researcher has opened a whole new field of study on the postcolonial resonance of this literary giant in Ukraine.
Douglas Moggach
School of Political Studies and Department of Philosophy
This researcher’s interdisciplinary analyses have transformed our understanding of post-Enlightenment German philosophy by proposing new interpretations of liberty and the State.
Faculty of Science
Jeremy Kerr
Department of Biology
A pioneer of research on global biodiversity, this researcher has demonstrated the impact of climate on species and influenced conservation policies around the world.
Muralee Murugesu
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
This researcher works at the leading edge of molecular nanomaterials, opening the door to new data storage and high performance computing technologies.
Faculty of Medicine
Peter Liu
Faculty of Medicine, Heart Institute
This world-renowned scientist identified a new type of heart failure and has introduced novel avenues of research on the links between heart and brain.
Faculty of Education
Joel Westheimer
Faculty of Education
The work on social justice and democracy in education conducted by this top researcher has inspired millions and strengthened democratic institutions the world over.
Faculty of Social Sciences
Bantayehu Shiferaw Chanie
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
This researcher, who studies conflicts, ethnic policy, human rights and democratic transitions, is an expert on Ethiopia and the Ethiopian diaspora in Canada.
Erin A. Maloney
School of Psychology
As a holder of a Canada Research Chair in mathematical cognition, this researcher is designing approaches to boost learning in childhood and to improve accessibility and inclusion in research.
Faculty of Law
Florian Martin-Bariteau
Common Law Section
This expert in the legal and ethical aspects of technology brings clarity to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum sciences.
Delphine Nakache
Common Law Section
As the holder of the University Research Chair on Migrant Protection and International Law, this researcher helps to improve public policies to benefit refugees and members of vulnerable groups.
