Research Fellows

Brice Balmer | Marlene Epp | Branka Marijan | Ernie Regehr | Jessica West

Brice Balmer

Research Fellow

Brice Balmer has retired from Martin Luther University College as assistant professor in spiritual care and psychotherapy. He was also an adjunct professor earlier at Grebel, Renison, and WLU School of Social Work through his teaching and supervising of students in social work and ministry.

Marlene Epp

Research Fellow

Branka Marijan

Research Fellow

Branka Marijan is a Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares. At Ploughshares, Branka leads the research on the military and security implications of emerging technologies. She holds a PhD from the Balsillie School of International Affairs with a specialization in conflict and security.

Ernie Regehr

Inaugural Research Fellow

Ernie Regehr, O.C., has been awarded Office of the Order of Canada (2003), University of Waterloo's 50th Anniversary Alumni Award (2007), the Arthur Kroeger College Award for Ethics in Public Affairs (2011), and the Pearson Peace Medal (2011).

Jessica West

Research Fellow

Jessica West is a Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares, a Canadian peace research institute with a focus on disarmament efforts and international security. She serves as Managing Editor for the international Space Security Index project as part of a larger research and policy focus on technology, security, and governance.

Brice Balmer | Marlene Epp | Branka Marijan | Ernie Regehr | Jessica West