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Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has research grants

Role

Professors144 Clinical faculty0 Adjunct, part-time and visiting82 Emeritus43 Research and leadership roles13

Faculty

Health Sciences2,791 Engineering233 Science231 Social Sciences157 Humanities120

Department

Economics32 Political Science24 Sociology20 Health, Aging & Society18 Anthropology16

Research area

Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights11 Employment and Welfare Studies9 Health disparities and outcomes9 Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics8 Migration and Labor Dynamics8

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Adam Lavecchia

Associate Professor, Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthFinancial Literacy, Pension, Retirement AnalysisSchool Choice and Performance

13 publications

DeGroote School of Business

102

McMaster University Libraries42

Office of the Provost5

Office of the Vice Provost (Teaching and Learning)1

Social Work

16

Religious Studies10

Labour Studies6

Indigenous Studies5

Canadian Identity and History

7

Homelessness and Social Issues7

Labor Movements and Unions7

Migration, Refugees, and Integration7

Healthcare Policy and Management6

Labor market dynamics and wage inequality6

Social Media and Politics6

(5 in 5 years)

h-index 2

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

3 grants

Adrianne Lickers Xavier

Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Indigenous Studies and EcologyIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations

7 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 3Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants

Celia Elaine Rothenberg

Associate Professor, Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Jewish and Middle Eastern StudiesJewish Identity and SocietyMiddle East and Rwanda Conflicts

35 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Jennifer Ma

Assistant Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Child Abuse and TraumaChild Welfare and AdoptionIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights

16 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 7Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants

Lana Wylie

Associate Professor, Political Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

21 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

P Chong

Associate Professor, Sociology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social and Cultural DynamicsCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentMedia Studies and Communication

35 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses

Tommy Wu

Assistant Professor, Labour Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Digital Economy and Work Transformation

10 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 1Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Yana Stainova

Associate Professor, Anthropology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Politics and Society in Latin AmericaDiverse Musicological StudiesMusic History and Culture

18 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 3Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Catherine Frost

Professor, Political Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

Political Systems and GovernanceIrish and British StudiesHannah Arendt's Political Philosophy

35 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 4Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants

Jeremy Cohen

Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

10 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 1Latest paper 2025

Peter Nyers

Professor, Political Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

Migration, Refugees, and IntegrationGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsMigration and Labor Dynamics

46 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 19Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants

Marshall Beier

Professor, Political Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

35 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 12Latest paper 2024 Teaches graduate courses

Gary Dumbrill

Associate Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Work Education and PracticeChild Abuse and TraumaChild Welfare and Adoption

23 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Maxim Ivanov

Associate Professor, Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Auction Theory and ApplicationsGame Theory and ApplicationsConsumer Market Behavior and Pricing

37 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 7Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants

Jevan Cherniwchan

Associate Professor, Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Climate Change Policy and EconomicsEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthGlobal trade and economics

9 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Don Abelson

Professor, Political Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

Political Influence and Corporate Strategies

11 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 1Latest paper 2024

Martha Cassidy-Neumiller

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Higher Education Practises and EngagementEvaluation of Teaching PracticesTransboundary Water Resource Management

4 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 2Latest paper 2024

Mat Savelli

Associate Professor, Health, Aging & Society

Faculty of Social Sciences

Historical Psychiatry and Medical PracticesHistory of Science and MedicineMental Health and Psychiatry

25 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2024 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants

Kaitlin Wynia Baluk

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Faculty of Social Sciences

Library Science and AdministrationTechnology Use by Older AdultsHomelessness and Social Issues

14 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 3Latest paper 2023

Angela Zheng

Associate Professor, Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intergenerational and Educational Inequality StudiesEducation Systems and PolicyLabor market dynamics and wage inequality

4 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 3Latest paper 2022 Teaches graduate courses 7 grants

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Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has research grants

Role

Professors144 Clinical faculty0 Adjunct, part-time and visiting82 Emeritus43 Research and leadership roles13

Faculty

Health Sciences2,791 Engineering233 Science231 Social Sciences157 Humanities120

Department

Economics32 Political Science24 Sociology20 Health, Aging & Society18 Anthropology16

Research area

Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights11 Employment and Welfare Studies9 Health disparities and outcomes9 Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics8 Migration and Labor Dynamics8

Country

DeGroote School of Business

102

McMaster University Libraries42

Office of the Provost5

Office of the Vice Provost (Teaching and Learning)1

Social Work

16

Religious Studies10

Labour Studies6

Indigenous Studies5

Canadian Identity and History

7

Homelessness and Social Issues7

Labor Movements and Unions7

Migration, Refugees, and Integration7

Healthcare Policy and Management6

Labor market dynamics and wage inequality6

Social Media and Politics6