Research Council

The Mitacs Research Council (MRC) is responsible for providing scientific leadership and critical assessment of Mitacs programs. The MRC consists of the Mitacs Associate Scientific Director and 15 individuals from Canadian universities, companies and governments.

In order to carry out this role, the MRC is expected to: 

  • Establish the scientific vision and goals for Mitacs.

  • Develop and oversee a fair and transparent evaluation process for each Mitacs research program.  

  • Provide recommendations and feedback on new Mitacs initiatives and programs.

  • Offer input to help inform the Mitacs Board of Directors in making strategic decisions

Members: 
 

Dr. Aftab Mufti, Council Chair, University of Manitoba
Mr. Don  Aldridge, IBM
Dr. Miguel Anjos, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Dr. Karl T. Chuang, University of Alberta
Dr. Tony Durst, University of Ottawa
Dr. Nancy Gallini, University of British Columbia
Dr. Tom Gill, Dalhousie University
Dr. Lueny Morell, HP
Dr. Kieran Murphy, University of Toronto
Dr. Afzal Suleman, University of Victoria 
Dr. Douglas J. Thomson, University of Manitoba
Dr. Frank Tompa, University of Waterloo
Mr. Don  Whitmore, Vector Corrosion Technologies

 
 
 
 

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