OFFICE of RESEARCH SERVICES

Canada Research Chairs

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program was established by the Government of Canada in 2000 with the goal of attracting and retaining world-class researchers to promote academic research excellence in Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Our current chairs are Dr. Leanne Hedberg, Dr. Farzan Baradaran Rahimi and Dr. Marielle Papin.

Learn about the crcp

Dr. Leanne Hedberg
In 2024, Dr. Leanne Hedberg, associate professor in the Department of Management and Organizations, became a MacEwan Canada Research Chair. She is a Tier 2 Chair in Social Entrepreneurship (Disadvantaged and Marginalized Communities).
Dr. Leanne Hedberg Dr. Hedberg's research
Dr. Farzan Baradaran Rahimi
In 2024, Dr. Farzan Baradaran Rahimi, assistant professor in the Department of Design, became a MacEwan Canada Research Chair. He is a Tier 2 Chair in Immersive Learning.
Dr. Farzan Baradaran Rahimi Dr. baradaran Rahimi's research
Dr. Marielle Papin
In 2023, Dr. Marielle Papin, assistant professor of political science, became MacEwan’s second Canada Research Chair. She is a Tier 2 Chair in Urban Wellness (Urban Governance and Policy).
Dr. Marielle Papin Dr. Papin’s research
CRC reporting requirements

The Canada Research Chair program requires institutions with fewer than five chairs to publish information related to the management of their chair allocations, in accordance with their public accountability and transparency requirements. Institutions are also required to adhere to equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines. Learn more about MacEwan’s requirements, commitments and practices.

CRC reporting requirements

Past Canada Research Chairs

Dr. Kristopher Wells

Kristopher Wells

Dr. Kristopher Wells

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Issues

Dr. Kristopher Wells’ research focused on three key areas in support of the public understanding of sexual and gender minority youth: investigating and supporting inclusive and responsive policies, developing equitable and evidence-informed practices, and encouraging the full and equitable participation of LGBTQ2S+ youth in all aspects of Canadian society.