Welcome Message

As it’s often said, challenges present opportunities for those who are prepared. With unprecedented crisis facing all of us in 2020, building on solid research tradition, extensive and in-depth subject matter expertise, knowledge and skills, and research networks, Sprott researchers responded, innovated, and thrived. Lead by the Dean, Dana Brown, and with the support of Sprott colleagues and friends, Sprott officially launched its new five-year strategic plan, “Vision 2025: Business for a Better World”, a reflection of Sprott collective strength in areas of research and a clear sense of direction of the School.

The 2020 Sprott Research Review highlights and showcases some of the major achievements by Sprott researchers in research input, output, and milestone events.

Building on the momentum and continuous solid support by the Sprott Research Facilitator, Amanda Bradford-Janke, the tri-agency funding reaches its record measured by both number of awards and funding level. Internal to Carleton University, Sprott researchers, more than 15%, responded to a call by the Office of the Vice President Research and International (OVPRI) and received the COVID-19 Rapid Response Research funding to carry out important, timely, and impactful research projects. In 2020, Sprott researchers are among some of the most successful recipients in securing non-triagency funding, i.e., industrial and not for profit partnership, such as MITACS.

On the research output front, measured by the peer review journal publication, Sprott researchers continue to publish, despite the challenges we faced. A total of 52 peer-reviewed journal articles were published by Sprott faculty in 2020, with many publications appearing in high quality journals and in emerging areas such as sustainability and responsible management.

Our graduate research programs (MSc and PhD in Management), an integral part of the Sprott research enterprise, welcomed a record number of new students. In October, the School celebrated the 25 Year Anniversary of its PhD Program.

With great pleasure, I am proud to present to you the 2020 Sprott Research Review that will provide you with an overview of what has been achieved by Sprott researchers and help you to glimpse what to expect.

Shaobo Ji

Shaobo Ji Associate Dean, Research and International