Meet Concordia’s 2026–27 Public Scholars
Since 2016, the annual Public Scholars program has highlighted a cohort of exceptional Concordia PhD students who represent the university’s interdisciplinary diversity and research excellence.
Selected through a rigorous process, these scholars engage with the wider Concordia community and public to share the significance and impact of their work.
Throughout the academic year, Public Scholars communicate their research to broad audiences through platforms such as The Conversation, Le Devoir and the Montreal Gazette. The program also offers various professional development opportunities and training to prepare the scholars for a wide range of careers.
Each year, Concordia’s 4TH SPACE hosts the Public Scholars for a series of free public events showcasing their research.
Meet the 2026–27 Concordia Public Scholars
Mikaela Gerwing, Geography, Planning and Environment
How do animal, human and environmental factors intersect, conflict and navigate the complex conservation process of wildlife/primate rehabilitation and reintroduction and the rescue centres themselves?
Meet Mikaela.
Oluwabusayo Ladipo, Electrical and Computer Engineering
How can network digital twin help streaming systems deliver smoother digital experiences for users in high-mobility environments?
Joé Leduc, Management
What drives the experience of meaning in work, and how can we cultivate it?
Annick Maugile Flavien, Individualized Program
What can we learn from how Black Canadian communities have adapted their caregiving practices in supporting the empowered ageing of their elders as we consider the ageing agency of all elders in Canada?
Neslihan Sriram-Uzundal, Education
How can education work toward a holistic understanding of lived experiences of minority groups that is based on more than just a person’s migration history?
Learn more about Concordia’s 2026-27 Public Scholars.