Research Nova Scotia is proud to support research at Nova Scotia universities, colleges, healthcare institutions and affiliated centres.
Meet our researchers
Dr. Marcia English St. Francis Xavier University
Dr. Marcia English is an Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition at St. Francis Xavier University where she leads the X Food Research Lab. Learn how she’s using her background in food chemistry to address challenges and add value to Nova Scotia’s farming and food production community.
Dr. Rita Orji Dalhousie University
Dr. Rita Orji is an associate professor of computer science at Dalhousie University. Learn how Dr. Orji has combined her talents in tech with her passion for helping people in the field of persuasive technology to design and improve interactive systems such as games and apps that promote health and wellness and help users achieve their goals.
Dr. Etienne Mfoumou NSCC
Dr. Etienne Mfoumou, Lead Research Scientist for NSCC’s Engineered Technologies Applied Research Lab, knows that sustainable water treatment options are vital for rural Nova Scotians who rely on well water. Learn how his team has been working with the town of Shelburne to develop a solution that could eventually help ensure all communities in Nova Scotia have access to clean, safe drinking water.
Dr. Kyly Whitfield Mount Saint Vincent University
Dr. Kyly Whitfield, an assistant professor of Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University, wants to know why Nova Scotia has amongst the lowest rates of breastfeeding across Canada.
Dr. Stefanie Colombo Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus
Dr. Stefanie Colombo, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aquaculture Nutrition, is working to address a major challenge facing the aquaculture industry – climate change. Her research asks the question: how are we going to grow fish sustainably and efficiently in a warmer world?
Dr. Lesley Frank Acadia University
Dr. Lesley Frank is an associate professor of sociology at Acadia University. Her research aims to improve our understanding of infant-food security in both breastfed and formula-fed babies in Canada.
Dr. Todd Ventura Saint Mary’s University
Dr. Todd Ventura is the director of the Organic Geochemistry Lab at Saint Mary’s University. By studying microorganisms found in seep sites, his research aims to improve the economic viability and environmental impact of offshore drilling.
Dr. Olga Theou Nova Scotia Health /Dalhousie University
Dr. Olga Theou is the Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity, Mobility and Healthy Aging. Her research aims to help Canadians understand and take charge of their own frailty.
Dr. Michael Freund Dalhousie University
Dr. Michael Freund, a professor at Dalhousie University, is using his expertise in chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering to address existing technology gaps in the critical area of renewable energy development.
Drs. Pedneault & Leite Université Sainte-Anne
Drs. Karine Pedneault and Gustavo Leite are working to bring Nova Scotia wines to the next level through Université Sainte-Anne’s Research Winery.
Dr. David Kelvin Dalhousie University
Dr. Kelvin is an infectious disease expert with an international research program that carries out studies around the world. His team of researchers is currently focused on COVID-19.
Dr. Phil Tibbo Nova Scotia Health / Dalhousie
Dr. Tibbo is the Director of the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program. His research is examining the link between cannabis use and early psychosis in youth and young adults.
Dr. Shah Razul St. Francis Xavier University
Dr. Razul is an Assistant Professor in the department of Chemistry at StFX University. He’s focused his expertise on answering an important question facing one of Nova Scotia’s main exports: how do you keep lobster tasting fresh after it has been frozen?
Dr. Derek Charke Acadia University
Dr. Charke is the creator and director of the new Acadia Electroacoustic Music Studio (AEMS). The AEMS is the first fully functioning multi-channel spatialized studio of its kind in Nova Scotia.
