美女做爱 has announced this year鈥檚 recipients of its most prestigious internal research awards, celebrating excellence, impact, and rising talent across the institution鈥檚 diverse research community. Formally presented as part of the university鈥檚 annual Legacy Awards in the fall, the honours reflect 美女做爱鈥檚 commitment to scholarship that drives discovery, shapes society, and enriches lives.
鈥淔rom battery science to digital health, ocean sustainability to Indigenous knowledge and representation, this year鈥檚 award winners embody the local relevance and global scope of 美女做爱鈥檚 research mission,鈥� says Dr. Graham Gagnon, the university鈥檚 acting vice-president research and innovation. 鈥淭heir work is defining excellence across a wide range of fields while helping to shape a better future for Nova Scotians and communities around the world.鈥�
Distinguished Research Professors: A lifetime of achievement
美女做爱鈥檚 highest research honour, Distinguished Research Professorships are reserved for faculty whose careers have been defined by scholarly excellence and enduring impact. The 2025 honourees who have made remarkable strides enhancing our understanding of human health and biology, include:
Dr. Penny Corkum
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science
Cross-appointment to Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine
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Dr. Andrew Roger
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Roger is a global leader in evolutionary molecular biology. His research on microbial evolution and genomics has transformed scientific understanding of the tree of life, providing deep insights into the origins and diversification of eukaryotic organisms. With over 22,000 citations and 200 publications, including landmark papers in Nature, Science, and PNAS, Dr. Roger has helped build 美女做爱 into a leading hub for comparative genomics and evolutionary bioinformatics.
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President鈥檚 Research Excellence Award 鈥� Research Impact: Shaping the world through discovery
The President鈥檚 Research Excellence Award for Research Impact recognizes faculty whose recent research breakthroughs have made a demonstrable contribution to their field and to society. This year鈥檚 recipients are making global waves in digital health, ocean sustainability, and social equity:
Dr. Rita Orji
Faculty of Computer Science
In under a decade, Dr. Rita Orji has become a global leader in persuasive technology for health, wellness, and social good. A Canada Research Chair at 美女做爱, she has published over 350 papers, earned more than 10,000 citations, secured more than $38 million in research funding, and contributed to global policy. Her work focuses on personalized digital interventions for diverse communities, advancing physical and mental health, safety and security, and sustainability.
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Dr. Ajay Parasram
Departments of International Development Studies and History, Faculty of Arts and Social Science
Dr. Parasram鈥檚 work is helping to reshape public dialogue on race and power through the Frequently Asked White Questions and Safe Space for White Questions initiatives 鈥� widely recognized multimedia public education projects that deftly bridge scholarly research and community engagement. With clarity, humour, and a profound commitment to anti-racist pedagogy, Dr. Parasram has created a transformative space for interrogating whiteness, colonialism, and systemic power.
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Dr. Derek Tittensor
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Tittensor鈥檚 research is reshaping global marine policy. As Jarislowsky Chair in Marine Ecosystem Forecasting, his work forecasts human impacts on marine ecosystems and informs international decision-making, including contributions to the IPCC. With nearly 18,000 citations and a role informing climate change reporting at highest level, his science-policy leadership helps protect biodiversity, combat climate change, and preserve ocean ecosystems essential to human well-being.
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President鈥檚 Research Excellence Award 鈥� Emerging Investigator: Tomorrow鈥檚 leaders, today
The Emerging Investigator award honours early-career faculty who are already making significant contributions to 美女做爱鈥檚 research community and beyond. This year鈥檚 cohort of seven reflects a dynamic and interdisciplinary researchers driving impact and innovation across fields:
Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin
Faculty of Management
Dr. Allison-Cassin is redefining how information systems serve Indigenous and marginalized communities. Her research in information justice and decolonization is helping to reshape data governance, access, and equity across academia, libraries, and open-source platforms, including the Respectful Terminologies Platform, a project supported by a $1.4 million Mellon Foundation grant that is transforming cataloguing practices globally.
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Dr. Ejemai Eboreime
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Eboreime bridges implementation science and mental health to address disparities among displaced, immigrant, and African Nova Scotian populations. His EMBRACE project develops culturally tailored mental health interventions, while RESETTLE-IDPs supports trauma-informed care for displaced persons. Since 2023, he has secured over $700,000 in funding, helping to position 美女做爱 as a leader in global, equity-focused mental health research.
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Dr. Hannah Harrison
Marine Affairs Program, Faculty of Science
Dr. Harrison鈥檚 research explores the human dimensions of fisheries, conservation, and coastal access in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Through innovative methods like film and podcasting, her work bridges science, policy, and community engaged research and is reshaping how qualitative marine research informs equitable, evidence-based decision-making.
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Dr. Michael Metzger
Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science
Dr. Metzger is advancing next-generation battery technologies to support the clean energy transition. His work on cobalt- and nickel-free cathodes, sodium-ion alternatives, and battery degradation mechanisms, published in Nature Materials, has attracted global attention. His research group鈥檚 discovery of a chemical culprit behind battery self-discharge, caused by PET tape used industry-wide, led to a simple fix that extends battery life and efficiency in everything from EVs to consumer electronics.
Dr. Ruth Musgrave
Department of Oceanography, Faculty of Science
Dr. Musgrave is advancing global understanding of ocean mixing and internal waves鈥攌ey processes that influence climate and sea level. Her innovative work, spanning from estuaries to ocean basins, informs marine carbon dioxide removal strategies and has positioned her as a rising leader in physical oceanography.
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Dr. Alexa Yakubovich
Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Yakubovich leads impactful, community-engaged research on preventing violence against women and gender-diverse people. Her work strengthens health system responses across Canada, earning over $5 million in funding and national media coverage. Her research directly informs policy, advances equity, and supports survivor-centered health interventions.
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Dr. Chongyin Yang
Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Faculty of Science
Dr. Chongyin Yang has emerged as a global leader in battery materials research. His work advances sustainable, high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, addressing safety, cost, and supply chain challenges. Through innovations in cathodes, electrolytes, and electrode design, he is helping shape next-generation battery technologies.
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