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
Jack Jiang
YRC in Software Engineering for Foundation Model-powered SystemsJiang, Lassonde School of Engineering, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on developing advanced engineering tools and processes aimed at facilitating the construction and enhancing the quality and trustworthiness of various generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Copilot.
Poonam Puri
YRC in Corporate Governance, Investor Protection and Financial MarketsPuri, Osgoode Hall Law School, is a Full Professor of Law. Her scholarly work is in several fields: corporate law and governance, securities regulation and investor protection, and regulatory and private enforcement.
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.
