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James Benn
Professor, Religious Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Chinese history and philosophyIndian and Buddhist StudiesEurasian Exchange Networks
150 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants
Jim Stanford
Industry Professor, Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Employment and Welfare StudiesLabor Movements and UnionsDigital Economy and Work Transformation
53 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses
Neil Mclaughlin
Professor, Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contemporary Sociological Theory and PracticeSocial and Cultural DynamicsCritical Theory and Philosophy
104 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 12Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants
Renae Watchman
Professor, Indigenous Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
German Literature and Culture StudiesIdentity, Memory, and TherapyIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights
25 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 2Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 2 grants
Ali Bhagat
Associate Professor, Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Migration, Refugees, and IntegrationMigration and Labor DynamicsAfrican Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
16 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2026
Andrew Roddick
Associate Professor, Anthropology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesLatin American history and cultureHistorical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
28 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants
Katherine Cuff
Professor, Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsCorporate Taxation and Avoidance
74 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 13Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 10 grants
Michelle Dion
Professor, Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Social Policy and Reform StudiesEmployment and Welfare StudiesPolitical Science Research and Education
80 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 13Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 15 grants
Pau Salvador Pujolas Fons
Associate Professor, Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
25 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 5Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses
Victor Satzewich
Professor, Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Canadian Identity and HistoryMigration, Ethnicity, and EconomyMigration, Refugees, and Integration
96 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 12Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 7 grants
Alok Johri
Professor, Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Economic theories and modelsMonetary Policy and Economic ImpactGlobal Financial Crisis and Policies
23 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 8 grants
Katherine Boothe
Associate Professor, Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeHealthcare Policy and ManagementGlobal Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
24 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2024 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants
Bonnie Marie Freeman
Associate Professor, Social Work
Faculty of Social Sciences
Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
16 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 5Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 11 grants
Christina Sinding
Professor, Social Work
Faculty of Social Sciences
Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesEthics in medical practiceMental Health and Patient Involvement
213 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 22Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 13 grants
Grace Spiro
Assistant Professor, Health, Aging & Society
Faculty of Social Sciences
Cancer survivorship and careHead and Neck Cancer StudiesIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights
20 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2026
Karen Bird
Professor, Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationGender Politics and RepresentationPolitical Systems and Governance
36 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 14Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 9 grants
Paul Glavin
Associate Professor, Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Employment and Welfare StudiesWork-Family Balance ChallengesEmotional Labor in Professions
25 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 20Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants
Gregory Hooks
Professor, Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Rural development and sustainabilityDefense, Military, and Policy StudiesPolitical and Economic history of UK and US
115 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 22Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants
Alina Sajed
Professor, Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Historical and Contemporary Political DynamicsAfrican history and culture studiesCommunism, Protests, Social Movements
49 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2024 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant
Svetlana Demidova
Associate Professor, Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Global trade and economicsEconomic Policies and ImpactsEconomic Theory and Policy
23 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2024 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants