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
Antony Chum
Tier 2 CRC in Population Health Data Science for Evidence-Based PolicyChum is a Professor in the Health Science Department in the Faculty of Health. His research applies big data analytics to public health challenges, focusing on social and built environmental determinants of health to create healthier cities, particularly for marginalized groups like the homeless, low-income, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Thomas Baumgartner
Tier 1 CRC in Sustainable Organomain Group MaterialsBaumgartner is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. His research aims to design novel materials to reduce the carbon footprint, focusing on energy use, conversion, storage and luminescent species for biomarker and sensor applications.
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.
