Four Waterloo researchers have been awarded $3.95 million from the CRC program

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Four researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded $3.95 million in funding to support their research as part of the illustrious Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program.

This year, the CRC program is investing more than $198 million to support new and renewed Chairholders. Through the program, up to $311 million each year is invested to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds.

Waterloo’s newest CRCs are among Canada’s leading experts in their fields. They join a network of Chairholders working across the University’s six faculties to advance research that transforms societies, economies, technologies, sustainability and health for humanity to thrive in a complex future.

Congratulations to the following researchers:

▪️ Dr. Kerstin Dautenhahn - University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering
▪️ Dr. Kate Ratliff - University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts
▪️ Dr. Lan Wei - University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering
▪️ Dr. Brian Kendall - University of Waterloo Faculty of Science

Read the full story at Waterloo News: Four Waterloo Researchers awarded almost $4 million