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
Cary Wu
YRC in Political Sociology of HealthCary Wu is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research focuses on political culture, race and ethnicity, and health inequality.
Eline Kupers
Tier 2 CRC in Computational NeuroscienceKupers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on understanding the underlying organization and neural computations that support and limit human visual perception, combining computational tools, behavioral measurements (psychophysics, eyetracking), and neuroimaging techniques (functional MRI, EEG, and MEG).
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.
