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
Sean Tulin
Tier 2 CRC in Particle Physics and CosmologyTulin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science. His interdisciplinary research bridges astrophysics, particle theory, and cosmology to explore dark matter particles and their impact on cosmic structure.
Jane Heffernan
YRC in Mathematics of Immunity and Infectious DiseaseHeffernan, Faculty of Science, has a body of work in the field of infectious-disease modelling. Her research will develop models of immunity against infection, both in individuals and in populations, which can be used to quantify distributions of immunity and its protective effects.
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.
