Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Spotlight on Faculty

Portrait of Michele Oliver

Michele Oliver

My research improves life by assessing workplace tasks and devices for end user injury potential. Once the risk is understood, new methods and devices are designed to minimize the potential of developing injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Email: moliver@uoguelph.ca

Portrait of Dr. Jaclyn Cockburn

Jaclyn Cockburn

Physical processes and human activities change the landscape and increasingly these factors work in tandem on the Earth’s surface; these interactions are what inspire and drive my research.

Email: jaclyn.cockburn@uoguelph.ca

Portrait of Dr. Nicolas Brunet

Nicolas Brunet

I am interested in the diverse knowledge systems and participatory approaches (citizen science, youth engagement, community-based monitoring, Indigenous guardians, etc.) that contribute to community-led environmental decision making in resource-based and remote communities.

Email: nicolas.brunet@uoguelph.ca

University of Guelph Professor David Mutch, wearing a blue and white collar shirt and glasses.

David Mutch

The ultimate goal of my research is personalizing interventions to improve the health of individuals.

Email: dmutch@uoguelph.ca

portrait of Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister

Jennifer Geddes-McAlister

Overall, our work aims to uncover novel strategies for the treatment of infectious diseases associated with fungal and bacterial pathogens in both the healthcare and agriculture sectors.

Portrait of Jamie Burr

Jamie Burr

Our lab mission is to help people get more from their body as a result of physical movement.

Portrait of Dr. Alexia Prescod

Alexia Prescod

I am dedicated to seek out practicum experiences that support the competency development of the MAN students. Additionally, I am interested in exploring if simulated learning exercises could accelerate competency attainment.

Email: aprescod@uoguelph.ca

Headshot of Deborah Powell

Deborah Powell

My research focuses mainly on personnel selection, with an emphasis on finding valid and fair methods of hiring the best employees. Most recently, I have investigated employment interviews as a promising approach to measuring personality in job applicants. My research also...

Email: dpowell@uoguelph.ca

University of Guelph professor Ryan Gibson

Ryan Gibson

My current research explores the role of rural governance, place-based development, philanthropy, rural policy, community economic development, and rural immigration and mobility.