Research Axes - Bishop's University

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Health and Wellbeing

Research in this axis explores the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of human health. Topics range from neuroscience and cognitive function to mental health, sport studies, physical activity, and community wellness. The projects are interdisciplinary, combining insights from psychology, biology, and health sciences to promote resilience, prevention, and holistic wellbeing across diverse populations.

Art, Culture, and Society Exploration

This axis brings together scholars from the humanities and social sciences to investigate how cultural practices, artistic expression, and societal structures shape human experience. Research spans literature, music, history, philosophy, religion, and political with a focus on identity, justice, and global interconnectedness. Creative projects and critical analysis are central to understanding the evolving dynamics of culture and society.

Agriculture, Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change

Research in this area addresses the urgent challenges of environmental change, sustainable development, and ecological resilience. Projects explore climate science, land use, food systems, and biodiversity. The axis highlights interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, integrating geography, environmental studies, and agricultural science to imagine future solutions for a changing planet.

Science, Technology and Innovation

This axis encompasses a wide spectrum of scientific investigation from theoretical physics and astronomy to computer science, mathematics, and biology. Researchers investigate fundamental questions about the universe, develop innovative technologies, and explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence, data science, ticks and biomedical research. The work is driven by curiosity, precision, and a commitment to advancing knowledge through experimentation and collaboration.

Education and Pedagogy

Focused on transformative learning, this axis explores teaching practices, curriculum design, and inclusive education. Research includes topics such as student engagement, Indigenous education, and equity in learning environments. The work is grounded in reflective practice and community collaboration, aiming to empower educators and learners alike through evidence-based approaches and socially responsive pedagogy.

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Adriana Mendrek

Keywords: Psychiatric disorders, brain function, sex/gender differences, dance/movement therapy

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Researches brain function in psychiatric disorders, sex/gender differences in emotion and cognition, and creative arts for contemplative studies.

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Alex Miltsov

Keywords: Work and occupations, digital media, mass communication, quantitative research

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Researches socio-economic and cultural effects of digital technology and media representation.

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Alexandre Drouin

Keywords: Organic chemistry, catalysis, enantioselective reactions, natural products, pharmaceutical synthesis

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Research develops efficient and selective chemical transformations for complex natural products and pharmaceutical targets, focusing on organocatalysis, pericyclic reaction cascades, and enantioselective alkylation of enolates.

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Anthony Di Mascio

Keywords: History of education, school language laws, Italian Canadian studies

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Research focuses on the history of education in Quebec, particularly examining school language laws and their social impact.

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Ariel Edery

Keywords: Gravitational physics, quantum field theory, theoretical physics

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Research focuses on gravitational physics, quantum field theory under external conditions, and their interplay.

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Arshad Taseen

Keywords: Scheduling, forecasting, management science, information systems

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Research focuses on scheduling and forecasting techniques in management science and information systems.

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Bryan Dale

Keywords: Agroecology, food sovereignty, climate change, environmental justice, cooperatives

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Research explores food sovereignty, agroecology, climate change, and social movements in agriculture, focusing on environmental justice, alternative economies, and food system equity.

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Calin Valsan

Keywords: Finance, corporate governance, agent-based simulation, auction economics

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Research explores corporate governance, agent-based financial simulations, and the economics of art auctions.

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Catherine Tracy

Keywords: Roman social history, Plautus, Game Theory, ancient democracy, sex and gender

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Researches Roman social history, translations of Plautus’ plays, and strategies in ancient political communities. Teaches Latin, Roman history, and gender in the Greek & Roman worlds.

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Colette Yellow Robe

Keywords: Indigenous education, social justice, Indigenous Futurism, higher education, community action

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Research focuses on Indigenous education, social justice, and promoting community action through scholarly research and programming in higher education.

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Courtney Plante

Keywords: Social psychology, fantasy engagement, digital media

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Studies identity, perception, and immersion in fantasy-themed contexts, including fan cultures and digital media.

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Cranmer Rutihinda

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, SMEs, globalization

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Research focuses on entrepreneurship and SME globalization, with case studies in the Eastern Townships and Tanzania.

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Cristian Berco

Keywords: Social history of the body, sexuality, disease, early modern Spain, neurohistory

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Research on sexuality, disease, and social hierarchies in early modern Spain; combining archival research with neurohistorical approaches to understand cognition and perception.

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Dalla Malé Fofana

Keywords: Discourse analysis, oral culture, language contact, phonology

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Researches political, media, and religious discourse, language contact, and phonology in Francophone and Anglophone contexts.

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Daniel Miller

Keywords: Canaanite-Israelite cultic practices, ancient magic, SoTL, augmented lecturing

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Studies ancient West Semitic magic and cultic practices; develops pedagogical innovations integrating multimedia into lectures.

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Daniela Bascuñán

Keywords: Critical studies, settler colonialism, Indigenous education, practitioner research, childhood subjectivities, relationality, spatialized perspectives

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Research explores children’s sense of self and relationality within settler colonial contexts, integrating Indigenous perspectives. Studies how classrooms shape identity and relational positionalities, and how children navigate and challenge colonial structures.

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Danilo Fernandes da Silva

Keywords: Applied exercise physiology, endurance training, female health, heart rate variability

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Develops exercise programs guided by physiological markers; research includes pregnancy, musculoskeletal health, and training optimization.

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Darren Bardati

Keywords: Resilient food systems, regenerative agriculture, social-ecological resilience, community-based research

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Leads research helping communities develop context-appropriate solutions for resilient food systems using regenerative farming and innovative practices to foster learning and social-ecological transformation.

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Darren Millington

Keywords: Studio art pedagogy, visual research, contemporary art

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Researches studio learning processes and metaphorical thinking; exhibits work in galleries; curates contemporary art; serves on arts councils.

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David Webster

Keywords: Trans-Pacific interactions, diplomacy, religion, economic development, Timor-Leste

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Studies transnational identities, diplomatic history, and Canada-Asia relations, with a focus on independence movements.

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Dominique Toupin

Keywords: Finance, corporate governance

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Research focuses on corporate finance and related applied topics.

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Don Dombowsky

Keywords: Nietzsche, political thought, philosophy

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Researches Friedrich Nietzsche’s political thought; internationally recognized in the field.

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Elisa Gagnon

Keywords: Business analytics, AI, IT integration, data-driven decision-making, ERP systems

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Research integrates IT and behavioral aspects of analytics and AI, focusing on ERP integration, sense-making, storytelling, team composition, and digitization in sport doping networks.

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Elisabeth Levac

Keywords: Paleoceanography, paleoclimatology, climate change, phenology, citizen science

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Research reconstructs past climate events using fossil pollen and dinoflagellate cysts, and engages the public in phenology projects to document climate change impacts on plant development over time.

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Erika Gray

Keywords: Sport management, leadership, equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging

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Investigates leadership approaches in sport, focusing on EDI and sense of belonging within organizations.

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Estelle Chamoux

Keywords: STEM education, youth engagement, inquiry-based learning, science outreach

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Research focuses on STEM education for underserved youth, using hands-on inquiry, mentorship, lab visits, and “researcher for a day” experiences to inspire future scientists.

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Fannie Gaudette

Keywords: Piano performance, music history, accompaniment, pedagogy

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Accompanist and co-musical director; performs, teaches musical skills and history, and contributes to festivals and masterclasses.

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Francois Huard

Keywords: Mathematics, algebra, finitistic dimension conjecture, homological algebra

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Research focuses on the finitistic dimension conjecture in algebra, studying relative homology, modules of infinite projective dimension, and stratifying systems to better understand and identify classes of algebras with finite finitistic dimension.

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Genner Llanes-Ortiz

Keywords: Digital Indigeneities, Indigenous languages, cultural reclamation, Language revitalization; Digital Activism of Indigenous Languages; Indigenous research; Collaborative research; Intercultural theory and practice; Cultural studies; Indigenous cosmopolitanisms

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Explores how Indigenous peoples use digital technologies to reclaim and protect cultural and language heritage across the Americas.

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Gilbert Gagné

Keywords: International economic regimes, North American integration, trade disputes, cultural trade

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Studies international trade, Canada-US relations, investor protection, and trade dispute settlement.

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