Konrad Czechowski

Konrad Czechowski is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His research spans several critical areas at the intersection of psychology, social justice, and public health. He is affiliated with the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services and teaches courses such as PSY 3307 (Psychometric Methods) and graduate modules in community-clinical psychology.

His primary research interests include:

• Inclusion of trans and nonbinary identities in research using participatory mixed methods
• Sexual consent, rejection, and communication, particularly through online surveys
• Program development and evaluation in community mental health
• Romantic and sexual relationships among people experiencing homelessness and survival sex

His recent publications reflect a strong focus on marginalized populations, ethical research practices, and policy-relevant findings. He frequently employs mixed and qualitative methods to explore complex social issues such as racial disparities in child welfare, sexual agency under deprivation, and digital sexual interactions. His work contributes to advancing gender inclusion in science and improving mental health services for vulnerable groups.

Notable research trends include:

• Development and validation of gender-inclusive sexual health scales (e.g., SeCS, CoFFee-R)
• Scoping reviews on understudied topics like survival sex and romantic relationships in homelessness
• Use of visual and digital methods in housing and sexuality research
• Examination of systemic racism in child protection systems
• Legal and ethical analysis of non-consensual sexual practices like stealthing

While no specific awards are listed, his work is widely cited and he collaborates with leading researchers across Canada. He is actively involved in program evaluation and emphasizes secure data handling as a core competence in research ethics. His advising roles are not explicitly detailed, but his mentorship is evident through co-authored publications with early-career researchers.

Konrad Czechowski is engaged in multiple collaborative research teams focusing on:

• Housing instability and homelessness (with John Sylvestre and others)
• Sexual health and communication (with Erin Leigh Courtice, Krystelle Shaughnessy, and Marilyn Ashley)
• Racial equity in child welfare (with Jude Mary Cénat and Pari-Gole Noorishad)
• Disability and technology privacy (with Virginie Cobigo)