Our faculty members conduct impactful research that transcends disciplinary boundaries to address complex environmental and social issues. For more information about their research interests and how it aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, explore our research clusters or learn more about them on our department and school websites:
- Department of Geography and Environmental Management faculty profiles
- Department of Knowledge Integration researcher profiles
- School of Environment, Enterprise and Development faculty profiles
- School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability faculty profiles
- School of Planning faculty profiles
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs program stands at the centre of the Government of Canada's national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. It aims to attract and retain a diverse cadre of world-class researchers, to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canadian postsecondary institutions. There are currently eight chairholders in the Faculty of Environment. Listed in alphabetical order by last name, they are:
- Sarah Burch - Sustainability Governance and Innovation
- Jennifer Clapp - Global Food Security and Sustainability
- Brian Doucet - Urban Change and Social Inclusion
- Christine Dow - Glacier Hydrology and Ice Dynamics
- Kelsey Leonard - Indigenous Waters, Climate and Sustainability
- Juan Moreno-Cruz - Energy Transitions
- Michelle Rutty - Tourism, Environment, and Sustainability
- Maria Strack - Ecosystems and Climate
University Research Chairs
The University of Waterloo recognizes recognizes exceptional achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge through the designation 'University Research Chair'. There are four current chairs in the Faculty of Environment. Listed in alphabetical order by last name, they are:
- Susan Elliott — Medical geography
- Dustin Garrick — Water and development policy
- Daniel Scott — Climate and society
- Simron Singh — Industrial ecology