Meet our researchers
Meet our research experts. They’re a group of dedicated researchers and faculty members working hard on projects that solve the challenges facing today’s world. And more experts are stepping up to the plate every day, so check back in the coming months to meet more of our researchers.
Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
- Clay Boyes
Areas of expertise:
- John Derksen
Areas of expertise: aquaponics, aquatic ecosystem health and fish culture science.
- Soba Kaluthota
Areas of expertise:
- Dr. Nick Savidov
Areas of expertise: aquaponics, integrated fish and plant systems and plant physiology.
- Penny Takahashi
Areas of expertise:
Applied Research Chair in Agricultural Engineering and Technology
- Dr. Chandra Singh
Areas of expertise:
Centre for Applied Arts & Sciences
- Dr. Jennifer Davis
Areas of expertise: animal behaviour, decision-making, gender, parenting, personality, prejudice and discrimination.
- Leanne DuMontier
Areas of expertise: microbiology, cell biology, microscopy and bacterial growth.
- Dr. Faron Ellis
Areas of expertise: political science, public opinion, Canadian and Alberta politics.
- Jeff Hamilton
Areas of expertise: using technology in learning, student engagement, and adult and active learning.
- Dr. Sophie Kerneis-Golsteyn
Areas of expertise: microbiology, cell biology and immunofluorescence microscopy.
Centre for Trades
- Rob Sonnenberg
Areas of expertise: sensory science – organoleptic research, food research and product development.
Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Dr. Kenny Corscadden
Areas of expertise: renewable energy, energy efficiency and wind resource assessment.
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Dr. Michael Kehoe
Areas of expertise:
Centre for Technology, Environment & Design
- Kris Hodgson-Bright
Areas of expertise: virtual reality/360-degree journalism, writing and photography.
Mueller Applied Research Chair in Irrigation Science
- Dr. Willemijn Appels
Areas of expertise: unsaturated zone hydrology and irrigated agriculture.
- Dr. Rezvan Karimi Dehkordi
Areas of expertise:
President's Applied Research Chair in Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Mike McCready
Areas of expertise: