In brief
Lori Bradford is a Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in interdisciplinary social sciences and engaged scholarship. Her research explores the social and cultural dimensions of water governance, climate adaptation, and environmental decision-making, with a focus on community-driven co-design, education, and policy development. Lori applies innovative approaches to foster water empathy and operationalize social knowledge in engineering and sustainability practices.
Research interests
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences · Engaged Scholarship · Social and Cultural Impact Assessment · Water Empathy and Policy · Community-Driven Co-Design
Infrastructure
University of Saskatchewan
Projects
- -Climate Collaboratorium: Co-Creation of Applied Theatre Labs for Exploring Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (Co-PI) · New Frontiers in Research Fund – International. (2024)
-Operationalizing of Social and Cultural Knowledge into Engineering Design and Impact Assessment Practices (PI) · Discovery Grand from Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (2024)
- First Nations Built Environment Climate Action (Co-PI) · Canadian Institute for Health Research – Catalyst (2024)
- Kisêwâtisiwin for the Home: Meeting for Change (PI) · Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (2024)
Scientific leadership and collaborative network
- - Co-Lead Communities and Sustainability Signature Area.
-Chief Editor: The Engaged Scholar Journal. Graduate Chair: School of Professional Development.
-General Academic Member: USASK University Council. Member, Joint Committee of Chairs and Professorships and Student Awards Committee.
-Advisor: College of Engineering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, Advisory Committee for the Associate Dean Research and Strategy, Graduate Chairs Committee, Graduate Student Awards Committee.
- USASK Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award & USASK Nominee Undergrad Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
Publications
Professional experience
2021
2018-2021
2009
2005
Associate Professor · University of Saskatchewan
Canada Research Chair in Social and Cultural Decision Making in Engineering Design
Assistant Professor, Water Governance and Policy · School of Environment and Sustainability, USASK (CA)
Ph.D (Social Psychology) · Lincoln University, New Zealand
MES · Lakehead University, Ontario (CA)
CONTACT
LORI BRADFORD
lori.bradford (at) usask.ca
Room 2A20.1, Engineering Building
57 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5A9
