J David Hulchanski

J David Hulchanski is a Full Professor and holds the Dr. Chow Yei Ching Chair in Housing at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. He specializes in housing policy, homelessness, neighborhood change, and social inequality. His research has addressed urban polarization, rental housing dynamics, and the human right to adequate housing. He has led major SSHRC-funded projects, including a $2.5M grant on neighborhood change in Canadian cities (2012–2023). His work spans academic leadership, teaching, and impactful policy engagement.

Education:

• B.A., Siena College, Albany, NY (1971)
• M.Sc.(Pl.), University of Toronto (1975)
• Ph.D., University of Toronto (1981)

Research Interests:

• Income inequality and divided cities
• Private rental sector and housing affordability
• Homelessness and social justice
• Neighborhood gentrification and policy

Grants & Leadership:

• Principal Investigator of SSHRC Partnership Grant (2012–2023)
• Member of international housing research networks
• Advisor to Ontario Housing Corporation and other policy bodies

Awards:

• Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award (2013)
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (1985)