Dr. Aida Haghighi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD from Polytechnique Montréal, with prior industrial experience at the National Gas Company. Her research focuses on occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems, Industry 4.0 integration, and risk mitigation strategies. She teaches courses like OHS 718: Systems Management and OHS 811: OHSE Management Systems. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD in Industrial Engineering from Iran and Canada. Professional Engineer (PEng) designation. Research highlights include developing assessment tools to prevent machine safeguard bypassing and analyzing Industry 4.0's impact on worker safety. Research Interests: Industrial safety systems, OHS risk management, integrated management systems, and continual improvement. Current projects explore emerging technologies in OHS frameworks and gender disparities in workplace health. Awards include the Best Doctoral Thesis (2020, Polytechnique Montréal) and NSERC-funded research abroad. She advises MSc students in Occupational and Public Health starting 2025-2026. Teaching and Grants: Active in curriculum development for OHS education. Collaborates on projects funded by industry partnerships and governmental grants focusing on safety innovation.
Luca Berardi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University's Faculty of Social Sciences. His academic work bridges criminology and urban ethnography, focusing on the intersections of poverty, violence, and victimization within social housing developments and criminal justice institutions including prisons and police organizations. Dr. Berardi earned his HBA and MA in Criminology from the University of Toronto, followed by a PhD in Sociology from the University of Alberta. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary approach to studying crime and social control. His research interests span multiple interconnected domains, with a primary focus on criminology and ethnographic methods applied to urban settings. He examines how violence manifests in marginalized communities, particularly within social housing developments, and investigates the complex relationships between poverty and crime. His work also critically analyzes criminal justice institutions, with particular attention to prison systems and police practices, especially regarding drug enforcement and harm reduction approaches. An analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads across his scholarly output. Berardi's work demonstrates a strong commitment to ethnographic approaches in criminological research, with particular attention to the lived experiences of incarcerated populations, their families, and law enforcement personnel. His research increasingly addresses contemporary issues like the opioid crisis, pandemic impacts on correctional systems, and the experiences of marginalized groups within carceral settings, showing an evolving focus on public health approaches to criminal justice issues. SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship for ethnographic study on gun violence in Toronto social housing SSHRC IDG grant for research on victim-offender overlap among federally incarcerated people Alberta OHS Futures Research Funding Program for fentanyl-related occupational health research McMaster Covid-19 Catalyst Grant for studying carceral relations during the pandemic SSHRC Partnership Grant for longitudinal research on prisoner re-entry barriers Dr. Berardi actively mentors students through various teaching roles, offering courses including Imprisonment, Making and Breaking Rules, Deviance and Social Problems, Regimes of Social Control, and Qualitative Methods. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both substantive criminological topics and methodological training. While specific lab affiliations aren't mentioned in the available materials, his extensive publication record and research projects suggest active collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on criminal justice reform, prison studies, and urban sociology.
Dr. Kim Cullen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, cross-appointed to the Faculty of Medicine, Community Health and Humanities. They hold a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, MSc in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University, and a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Guelph. Dr. Cullen’s research focuses on workplace hazards, musculoskeletal/mental health risks, and evidence-based policy evaluation. Their work includes ergonomic studies in healthcare (e.g., colonoscopy injury risks), wearable device validation, and systemic reviews of workplace policies in aquaculture, mental health, and aging workforces. They also investigate canine agility injuries and gender-specific occupational osteoarthritis risks. Key contributions include developing implementation guides for musculoskeletal disorder prevention, analyzing injury compensation data in fisheries, and exploring longitudinal impacts of workplace safety measures during the pandemic. Dr. Cullen’s interdisciplinary approach bridges occupational safety, public health, and policy analysis.
Peter Strahlendorf is a Lecturer at the School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, where he has been teaching since 1986 in both the daytime degree program and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. His educational background includes: BSc and LLB from Queen's University Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) from University of Waterloo LLM (2005) and SJD (1991) from University of Toronto, focusing on worker and community rights His research and teaching focus on critical aspects of occupational and public health law, particularly health and safety management systems , the internal responsibility system , due diligence , and the role of workplace health and safety committees . He addresses both legal frameworks and managerial strategies in health and safety contexts. Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his expertise is widely recognized through frequent guest lectures at health and safety seminars and conferences across Canada. He has received recognition for his teaching excellence: Outstanding Teacher Award (2005) for contributions to continuing education Peter Strahlendorf has also contributed to professional governance, having served as vice-chairperson on the Board of Governors of the Board for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. While there is no mention of formal student supervision or research grants, his long-standing engagement in education and policy discussion underscores his influence in the field. He is actively involved in teaching core courses such as: OHS 208: Occupational Health & Safety Law OHS 608: Hazard Recognition & Control ENH 121: Health Law ENH 721: Public Health Law
Raymond Reza is Assistant Professor of Management at Crandall University with 15+ years of international experience across public and private sectors. His research focuses on workplace health and safety management, strategic human resources, and corporate governance. Reza is the youngest Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (UK), recognized for leadership in occupational safety. His consulting work has shaped safety policies in construction, energy, and education sectors across four countries. Awards and Honors: Chartered Fellow, IOSH (UK) Top 10 OHS Professional in Canada Safety Ambassador Award (National Safety Council USA) IOSH President's Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Duygu Biricik Gulseren is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Mary's University (2021), an M.A. and B.Sc. from Koç University, Turkey. Her research focuses on leadership behaviors, workplace health, and sustainability. Key areas include transformational leadership's impact on employee well-being, chronic pain management in organizations, and aligning HR strategies with sustainability goals. Her work has been supported by grants from SSHRC, WorkSafeBC, and York University. She teaches courses on Occupational Health and Safety, Staffing Organizations, and Pedagogical Processes. Gulseren has advised doctoral students including Zoya, Minoo Selseleh, and Rachna Dewan. Her awards include the 2024 CSIOP Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award. She contributes to initiatives like the OHS Project, promoting experiential learning, and serves on research units like the Global Labour Research Centre. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for healthier workplaces.
Paul D. McLean is a Partner at Mathews Dinsdale in Vancouver, specializing in employment law, occupational health and safety, and workplace litigation. He holds an Adjunct Professor position at the UBC Faculty of Law, teaching employment law. Educated at St. Francis Xavier University (B.A.) and the University of New Brunswick (LL.B.), he is licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Yukon. Recognized as a leading practitioner by Best Lawyers and Lexpert, he advises employers across Western Canada on litigation, safety compliance, and executive compensation. His practice focuses on employment disputes, human rights, and workers’ compensation, with notable involvement in pandemic-related legal issues such as vaccine mandates and CERB compensation. He frequently lectures on topics like social media evidence in litigation and electronic evidence preservation. Awards include 5-Star Employment Lawyer by Canadian HR Reporter and repeated recognition in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. McLean’s professional affiliations include the Calgary Bar Association, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, and Vancouver Bar Association. He has represented clients in high-profile cases, including class-action lawsuits and workplace safety fatalities. His recent work includes advising on B.C.’s Provincial Election obligations and new debt enforcement legislation.
