Lakehead University is proud to have a formidable team of experts leading ground-breaking discoveries and developments. Our Canada, Lakehead, and Ontario Research Chairs, Research Chair in Northern Studies, Lakehead/TBRRI Research Chairs and SHARCNET/BRI/TBRRI Molecular Simulation Research Chair are among those spearheading prominent research initiatives.
Lakehead University Research Chairs (LURCs) recognize high quality research, scholarly and creative achievement by providing a two-year research grant to support an individual’s program of research. The Lakehead University Research Chairs program is a key element in retaining outstanding research talent at our institution. LURCs are recruited every two years through a competitive process.
Dr. Peter Hollings, Department of Geology: Lakehead University Research Chair in Geochemistry and Ore Deposits (2017-2019)
Dr. Sandra Jeppesen, Lakehead University Research Chair in Transformative Media and Social Movements (2017-2019)
Dr. Kristin Burnett, Department of Indigenous Learning: Lakehead University Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Well-Being (2014-2017)
Dr. Han Chen, Faculty of Natural Resources Management: Lakehead University Research Chair in Global Climate Change and Boreal Forests
(2014-2016)
Dr. Abdelhamid Tayebi, Department of Electrical Engineering: Lakehead University Research Chair in Aerial Robotics
Chair from 2012-2014
Dr. Mary Lou Kelley, School of Social Work & Centre of Education and Research on Aging and Health: Lakehead University Research Chair in Palliative Care
Chair from 2012-2014
Dr. Philip Fralick, Department of Geology, Lakehead University Research Chair on Martian Astrobiology
Chair from 2010 to 2012
Dr. Raynald Harvey Lemelin, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism: Lakehead University Research Chair in Parks and Protected Areas
Chair from 2010 to 2012
Dr. Lori Chambers, Department of Women's Studies: Lakehead University Research Chair in Gender, Law and Equity Chair from
2008 to 2010
Dr. Todd Dufresne, Department of Philosophy: Lakehead University Research Chair of Social and Cultural Theory Chair from
2008 to 2010
Dr. Steve Kinrade, Department of Chemistry: Lakehead University Research Chair in Aqueous Silicon Chemistry
Chair from 2008 to 2010
Dr. Baoqiang Liao, Department of Chemical Engineering: Lakehead University Research Chair in Membrane Biotechnology
Chair from 2008 to 2010
Dr. Doug Morris, Department of Biology
Over the last number of years, Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute have established a joint research chair program that will appoint outstanding researchers who will further promote innovative research at both institutions. The first joint chair was appointed in 2011.
Ontario Research Chairs
Dr. Lew Christopher, Director of the Biorefining Research Institute and Senior Ontario Research Chair
One new chair is currently being recruited.
Dr. Wely B. Floriano, Department of Chemistry, Biorefining Research Initiative, and Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute