Susan S. Chuang

Susan S. Chuang is a Full Professor at the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph. She holds an academic affiliation with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. Her research focuses on parenting, fathering, child development, and sociocultural contexts, particularly among immigrant families (e.g., Chinese Canadian, Latina/o, Black, Brazilian). She has led cross-cultural studies funded by SSHRC, examining parenting practices, cannabis use impacts on families, and men's experiences with intimate partner violence. Dr. Chuang is also an accredited family mediator and organizes international conferences like the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Fatherhood and Men's Experiences with Violence and Victimization. She has edited Springer book series and co-authored textbooks, including the Canadianized Essentials of Lifespan Development.

• Education:
• PhD in Human Development, University of Rochester, USA
• Masters in Human Development and Elementary Education, University of Rochester
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Sociology, University of Toronto, Canada
• Key Research Themes:
• Cross-cultural parenting in immigrant families
• Impact of cannabis use on familial dynamics
• Intimate partner violence and men's victimization
• High-conflict separations and custody disputes
• Community Engagement: Free workshops for parents, youth, and service providers addressing mental health and family dynamics.

Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, including collaborations with organizations like the Canadian Centre for Men and Families and family lawyers. She is also the founder of the On New Shores conferences on immigrant and refugee families.