DeGroote School of Business
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Research Chairs

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Research excellence at DeGroote

The DeGroote School of Business is home to several distinguished Research Chairs, each dedicated to advancing knowledge in key areas of business and society. Many of our full-time faculty members have been awarded Canada Research Chairs, endowed or industry-sponsored chairs, or professorships in recognition of their research excellence. These include the Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation, and the Mackenzie Investments Chair in Evidence-Based Investment Management, among others.

Our faculty also lead groundbreaking research in critical fields such as equity, diversity, and inclusion in artificial intelligence, work and career dynamics, and strategic business studies, with prestigious appointments like the Canada Research Chair in EDI Issues in AI (Tier II) and the Canada Research Chair in Work, Organizations, and Careers (Tier II).

By fostering expertise in investment management, business strategy, and innovation, DeGroote’s Research Chairs drive impactful discoveries that shape the future of business and society.

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Ron Balvers

Michael Lee-Chin and Family Chair in Investment and Portfolio Management,
Endowed Chair

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Goran Calic

Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership,
Endowed Chair

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Catherine Connelly

Business Research Chair,
DeGroote School of Business Internal Research Chair

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Maryam Ghasemaghaei

Canada Research Chair in EDI Issues in AI-Tier II and University Scholar,
Canada Research Chair and McMaster University

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Milena Head

Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation,
Endowed Chair

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Benson Honig

Business Research Chair,
DeGroote School of Business Internal Research Chair

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John Maheu

Business Research Chair,
DeGroote School of Business Internal Research Chair

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Katya Malinova

Mackenzie Investments Chair in Evidence-Based Investment Management,
Endowed Chair

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Brent McKnight

Michael Lee-Chin and Family Professor in Strategic Business Studies,
Endowed Professor

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Mahmut Parlar

Distinguished University Professor,
McMaster University

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Erin Reid

Canada Research Chair in Work, Organizations and Careers-Tier II,
Canada Research Chair

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Trish Ruebottom

University Scholar,
McMaster University

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Our research focus

Discover how DeGroote’s research is shaping the future of business through impact-driven collaboration. From organizational efficiency to global trends, our faculty tackles real-world challenges that matter. Explore our diverse research areas and see how we bridge academia and industry to drive innovation.