As per the January 30, 2025 memo, new intakes into the University Research Chairs program will be paused effective immediately and until further notice.
The University of Waterloo owes much of its reputation and stature to the quality of its professors and their scholarly accomplishments. Waterloo recognizes exceptional achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge through the designation 'University Research Chair'.
University Research Chair
A faculty member with the University Research Chair title will receive either an annual stipend of $10,000 or a teaching reduction of one course per year, allocated to the Department/School, for the duration of the Chair appointment. The University Research Chair title and benefits will be relinquished if a Canada Research Chair or other major research chair is awarded. At most 5 appointments will be made each year. A title may be held for up to seven (7) years, with the possibility of a re-nomination.
The selection process is as follows:
- A faculty Dean may forward one [Environmental Studies, Health] or two [Arts, Engineering, Mathematics, Science] nominations of CRC-eligible faculty members to the Vice-President Academic & Provost, who will make the final decision.
- A nomination must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and short, non-technical description of the nominee's scholarly contributions, together with any other documentation the Dean considers necessary to make a compelling case. The Vice-President Academic & Provost will consult with the President of the Faculty Association before announcing such appointments.
Current University Research Chairs
Name | Department |
Year awarded |
---|---|---|
Aziz, Hany | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2020 |
Ben-David, Shai | School of Computer Science | 2020 |
Bhattacharya, Kankar | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2021 |
Blowes, David * | Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2023 |
Boutaba, Raouf | School of Computer Science | 2018 |
Brouwer, Roy | Economics | 2018 |
Campbell, Sue Ann | Applied Mathematics | 2021 |
Clausi, David | Systems Design Engineering | 2024 |
Cooper, Andrew | Political Science | 2020 |
Czarnecki, Krzysztof | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2023 |
Doxey, Andrew | Biology | 2020 |
Dupuis, Sherry | Recreation & Leisure Studies | 2021 |
Elliot, Susan | Geography & Environmental Management | 2020 |
Garrick, Dustin | School of Environment, Resources & Sustainability | 2022 |
Haas, Carl * | Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2019 |
Hammond, David | School of Public Health Sciences | 2019 |
Haxell, Penny | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2020 |
Helleiner, Eric | Political Science | 2021 |
Ilcan, Suzan | Sociology & Legal Studies | 2022 |
Jahed, Hamid | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2021 |
Jarvie, Helen | Geography & Environmental Management | 2024 |
Kennedy, Matthew | Pure Mathematics | 2019 |
Khajepour, Amir * | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2024 |
Kirkpatrick, Sharon | School of Public Health Sciences | 2023 |
Klinkova, Anna | Chemistry | 2024 |
Larson, Kate | School of Computer Science | 2019 |
Lau, Lap Chi | School of Computer Science | 2023 |
Leatherdale, Scott | School of Public Health Sciences | 2019 |
Leonenko, Zoya | Physics & Astronomy | 2020 |
Ma, Bin | School of Computer Science | 2021 |
Maly, Monica | Kinesiology & Health Sciences | 2022 |
Mansour, Raafat * | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2024 |
Mazumdar, Ravi | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2021 |
Melek, William | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2020 |
Mourtzakis, Marina | Kinesiology & Health Sciences | 2024 |
Muschik, Christine | Physics & Astronomy | 2022 |
Nacke, Lennart | Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business | 2024 |
Namachchivaya, Sri | Applied Mathematics | 2019 |
Neufeld, Josh | Biology | 2019 |
O'Gorman, Marcel | English Language & Literature | 2017, 2024 |
Polak, Marianna | Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2019 |
Ptacek, Carol | Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2019 |
Schied, Alexander | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2020 |
Schmenk, Barbara | Germanic & Slavic Studies | 2018 |
Scott, Daniel | Geography & Environmental Management | 2021 |
Siemerling, Winfried | English Language & Literature | 2020 |
Singh, Simron | School of Environment, Enterprise & Development | 2023 |
Slofstra, William | Pure Mathematics | 2022 |
Swamy, Chaitanya | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2022 |
Tam, Michael | Chemical Engineering | 2018 |
Tesfamariam, Solomon | Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2023 |
Thompson, Ben | Optometry & Vision Science | 2022 |
Wang, Ruodu | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2018 |
Welch, David | Political Science | 2019 |
Worswick, Michael * | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2018 |
Yakymchuk, Chris | Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2023 |
Yeow, John | Systems & Design Engineering | 2019 |
Yim, Evelyn | Chemical Engineering | 2022 |
Yu, Aiping | Chemical Engineering | 2022 |
Zhu, Mu | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2024 |
Zhuang, Weihua * | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2024 |
* University Research Chair in recognition of exemplary trajectory after the second term of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
Former University Research Chairs
Name | Department |
Year awarded |
---|---|---|
Basu, Nandita | Civil & Environmental Engineering | 2019 |
Bauch, Chris | Applied Mathematics | 2013 |
Bell, Jason | Pure Mathematics | 2013 |
Bernard, Carole | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2009 |
Blight, James | History | 2019 |
Campbell, Melanie | Physics & Astronomy | 2004 |
Chan, Timothy | School of Computer Science | 2005 |
Chen, Jeff | Physics & Astronomy | 2016 |
Chen, Pu | Chemical Engineering | 2015 |
Coleman, Thomas | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2010 |
Cronin, Duane | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2016 |
Culham, Richard | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2010 |
Cunningham, Bill | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2004 |
de Loe, Robert | Environment & Resource Studies | 2008 |
Duguay, Claude | Geography & Environmental Management | 2015 |
English, John | History | 2005 |
Feng, Xianshe | Chemical Engineering | 2016 |
Forrest, James | Physics & Astronomy | 2010 |
Geelen, James | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2014 |
Goldberg, Ian | School of Computer Science | 2012 |
Gong, Guang | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2017 |
Holmes, John | Psychology | 2004 |
Homer-Dixon, Thomas | Faculty of Environment | 2019 |
Horton, Sue | Economics, School of Public Health Sciences | 2019 |
Huck, Peter | Civil Engineering | 2003 |
Hughson, Richard | Kinesiology | 2004 |
Irving, Elizabeth | School of Optometry & Vision Science | 2012 |
Jayaram, Shesha | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2012 |
Jones, Lyndon | School of Optometry & Vision Science | 2012 |
Kamel, Mohamed | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2008 |
Kari, Lila | School of Computer Science | 2015 |
Karray, Fakhreddine | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2011, 2018 |
Kempf, Achim | Applied Mathematics | 2014 |
Kuzniar, Alice | Germanic & Slavic Studies | 2017 |
LeDrew, Ellsworth | Geography & Environmental Management | 2004 |
Leung, Debbie | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2015 |
Li, Xianguo | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2014 |
Liu, Juewen | Chemistry | 2017 |
Long, John | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2015 |
Lu, Qing-Bin | Physics & Astronomy | 2014 |
Ma, Bin | School of Computer Science | 2008 |
Matsen, Mark | Chemical Engineering | 2014 |
Maxwell, Colleen | School of Pharmacy | 2017 |
Mazumdar, Ravi | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2005, 2013 |
McIlroy, Bill | Kinesiology | 2011 |
McNamara, Brian | Physics & Astronomy | 2008, 2015 |
Meiering, Elizabeth | Chemistry | 2005 |
Mitchinson, Wendy | History | 2004-2006 |
Mosca, Michele | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2012 |
Ng, Flora | Chemical Engineering | 2006 |
Oakley, Richard | Chemistry | 2010 |
Ozsu, Tamer | School of Computer Science | 2004 |
Rosenberg, Catherine | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2004 |
Roy, Pierre-Nicholas | Chemistry | 2008 |
Sachdev, Manoj | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2008 |
Salama, Magdy | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2004 |
Schiff, Sherry | Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2007 |
Scott, Daniel | Geography & Environmental Management | 2014 |
Shen, Sherman | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2007 |
Sivaloganathan, Sivabal | Applied Mathematics | 2011 |
Soares, Joao | Chemical Engineering | 2012 |
Stinson, Doug | School of Computer Science | 2005 |
Swanson, Heidi | Biology | 2015 |
Szeman, Imre | Drama & Speech Communication | 2018 |
Tam, Michael | Chemical Engineering | 2011 |
Tan, Ken Seng | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2010 |
Thagard, Paul | Philosophy | 2005 |
Toyserkani, Ehsan | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2015 |
Vavasis, Stephen | Combinatorics & Optimization | 2006 |
Vijayan, Matt | Biology | 2004 |
Wang, Zhou | Electrical & Computer Engineering | 2017 |
Weber, Olaf | School of Environment, Enterprise & Development | 2018 |
Westley, Frances | School of Environment, Enterprise & Development | 2007 |
Wirjanto, Tony | School of Accounting & Finance | 2009 |
Yi, Grace | Statistics & Actuarial Science | 2011 |
Zhou, Norman | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | 2013 |