Heather M. Hall

Heather M. Hall is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in innovation and economic development in rural and northern regions. Her research focuses on the impacts of new technologies in mining and agriculture, community effects of industrial projects, and policy frameworks for sustainable development in Northern Canada, Sweden, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Research Areas: Innovation policy, rural development, technological impacts in resource sectors, regional governance
• Courses Taught: ENBUS 203: Green Entrepreneurship; ECDEV 604: Management and Policy Tools for Economic Development; ECDEV 605: Innovation and Sustainable Business Development
• Affiliations: Co-lead of the University of the Arctic’s Thematic Network on Commercialization of Science and Technology for the North

Her publications analyze innovation systems in the North, dependencies in remote communities, and regional governance challenges. Key trends include policy adaptation for rural economies, sustainable resource management, and cross-border best practices.

Contact: h.hall@uwaterloo.ca | Office: EV3 4263