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
Liya Ma
Tier 2 CRC in Cognitive NeurophysiologyMa, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health, investigates the neural basis of cognition, focusing on perception, action, and decision-making. Her research aims to inspire treatments for cognitive control impairments using innovative approaches.
Hina Tabassum
YRC in 5G/6G-Enabled Wireless Mobility and Sensing ApplicationsTabassum is an Assistant Professor in the Lassonde School of Engineering. Her research interests include 5G/B5G wireless communications, Massive MIMO, mm-wave, Visible light Communication, Free Space Optics, Stochastic geometry, Geometric Probability, and more.
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.
