Louise Dandurand, Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, and Chair of the University Research Awards Adjudication Committee, is very pleased to announce the 2009 University Research Awards Recipients.

All four recipients have been acknowledged as exceptional researchers for their overall outstanding work in their distinct fields and within the Concordia community as a whole.

Whether through substantial and sustained level of funding received, prizes awarded, impressive publication records, graduate student supervision, or other creative and pioneering research activities, these researchers have displayed leadership roles not only within their respective fields, but also as Concordia ambassadors.

Peter Shizgal
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Psychology
Established Category Award

Jennifer McGrath
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Psychology
Emerging Category Award

George H. Vatistas
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Established Category Award

Damon Matthews
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Geography
Emerging Category Award

The University Research Awards were first created in 1998, to recognize and promote excellence in research and creative activity at Concordia University.

Each awardee will receive a $5,000 research grant and the privilege of holding the title of “Concordia University Research Fellow” for one year.

Congratulations to the 2009 Research Fellows!

Posted on May 12, 2009