Who We Are
The Office of Research offers support to researchers to increase external research revenue, particularly for interdisciplinary, large-scale, multi-partner, national and international research collaborations. The Office of Research works closely with researchers and research teams across the four faculties, the four Faculty Associate Deans Research, and the Research Partner Network.
Leadership
Associate Dean, Research: Dr. Temitope Oriola was most recently the associate dean (undergraduate) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. He is an internationally recognized scholar in criminology and terrorism studies. As a public intellectual engaged in impactful work, Dr. Oriola has received national and international recognition, as well as awards from a variety of community-based organizations.
Director, Office of Research: Oliver Rossier supports research by helping create safer spaces for complex conversations. Oliver has a BA in History and Political Science, and an MA in Communications and Technology. He has more than 20 years of post-secondary administrative experience - and has served on the University of Alberta Board of Governors and Senate, as well as several other local and national committees. Fun fact: Oliver is only ichi nensei (Grade 1) in Japanese, but can fold an origami bird behind his back.
Staff
Research Partner Network
Operating in the portfolio of the Vice-President (Research), the university-wide Research Partner Network supports CSSH with a dedicated group of partners. The research partners each have genre-based portfolios to help target specific areas within the disciplines represented by CSSH.
Kelsey Wrightson
Senior Research Partner
Craig Taylor
Research Partner
(major research grants such as the SSHRC Partnership and Insight Grants)
2026 Summer Interns
Ashley Idahosa - Arts Work Experience Summer Intern
My name is Ashley Idahosa, and I am a fourth-year student pursuing a double major in Human Geography and Psychology at the University of Alberta. I am interested in working in disaster and emergency management, with a focus on sustainability and environmental conservation in rural West African communities. At this stage, I am continuing to develop my skills and exploring opportunities that will help me build toward this path. Outside of academics, I enjoy puzzles and Sudoku, have recently started playing chess, and like taking care of my plants.
Aya Mahadi - Black Youth for Social Innovation (BYSI) Intern
Aya is an undergraduate student with a strong interest in law, governance, and public policy. Alongside her studies, she has been involved in political organizing and research, working with elected officials and their teams on a range of policy and community-focused initiatives. Her work is grounded in questions of equity and civic engagement, with a focus on how institutions can better connect with the communities they serve.
All Research and Creative Activity Supports
View a comprehensive contact list of all research and creative support