Dr. Graham Gagnon
A distinguished environmental engineer and dedicated member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community, Dr. Graham Gagnon has been an active leader at the university for over 25 years, holding key roles including Dean of Architecture and Planning and Associate Vice-President Research. As Director of the Centre for Water Resources Studies, he leads groundbreaking research in water quality and treatment and supports industrial and community partnerships that have improved water security in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Among key successes has been his role supporting the formation of the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Canada’s first Indigenous-led water utility.
Dr. Gagnon has been both a Canada Research Chair and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair, underscoring his leadership in applied research. His significant contributions to engineering were recognized in 2024 with his induction as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. In 2024, he was also named a member of the Canadian Infrastructure Council, an 11-person team of experts tasked by the Government of Canada to support long-term core infrastructure planning and decision-making.
With a commitment to advancing equity in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s research and innovation ecosystem, Dr. Gagnon is focused on expanding research opportunities, strengthen community and industry partnerships, and ensuring that Â鶹´«Ã½ innovation delivers meaningful benefits to Nova Scotia, Canada and beyond.