Six Waterloo researchers receive more than $7.5 million to support future-focused projects

Monday, March 24, 2025

Six researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded more than $7.5 million in funding to support their research.  

  • Dr. Duane Cronin | Faculty of Engineering
  • Dr. David Fortin | Faculty of Engineering 
  • Dr. Lora Giangregorio | Faculty of Health  
  • Dr. Mahla Poudineh | Faculty of Engineering  
  • Dr. Maria Strack | Faculty of Environment
  • Dr. Evelyn Yim | Faculty of Engineering  

The funding is made possible through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program, which invests up to $311 million annually to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds.   

Read the Waterloo News story for all the details.