York University’s Chairholders are recognized as both established and emerging research leaders in their fields. Fostering their world-leading expertise on 21st century issues supports the University’s mission to be in service of society and the public good.
Featured Research Chairs
Robert Gehl
Ontario Research Chair in Digital Governance for Social JusticeGehl is an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research explores the intersections of technology, communication, and social change, with a particular focus on how digital platforms shape political discourse and activism.
Laura Levin
YRC in Art, Technology and Global ActivismLevin, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, is an Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies. Levin’s YRC program explores the artistic use of emerging technologies, like extended reality and AI, to address growing political polarization and misinformation and to develop imaginative methods for bridging political divides.
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program is a Government of Canada initiative and stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development.
The federal government makes significant investments each year to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising research talent.
York Research Chairs
York Research Chairs are the University’s internal counterpart to the national CRC program and represent a diverse group of groundbreaking researchers dedicated to the pursuit and dissemination of new knowledge and discovery.
