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.
Amy Muise
YRC in Relationships and SexualityMuise, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, studies the maintenance of sexual desire and relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships. Happy relationships are key contributors to overall health and well-being, and lowering the divorce rate helps to reduce financial instability and negative health and psychological consequences.
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.
