Faculty Members

We lead cutting-edge research and bring it to life through real-world application. Vector’s faculty model creates optimal conditions for globally-renowned researchers to advance their work through meaningful collaboration and discovery opportunities.

Join our world-class research community

Vector brings together AI researchers from across Canada, fostering a vibrant community of innovative problem-solvers. Our diverse research ecosystem spans institutions from UBC to Dalhousie, working across disciplines on both curiosity-driven and applied research.

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Faculty Members leading breakthrough research
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Faculty Affiliates contributing across Canada
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Postdoctoral Fellows advancing AI knowledge
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Graduate & Undergraduate Researchers

Faculty member spotlight

It’s a privilege to be part of Vector Institute’s vibrant community. There is a wealth of opportunities for exchanging ideas, collaboration, and growth, along with the resources needed to stay at the forefront of a rapidly evolving research landscape.

Hassan Ashtiani

Vector Faculty Member, University of Toronto

Latest faculty research

How we support your research

High-Performance Computing Infrastructure

Faculty receive priority access to advanced computing environments designed for high-impact AI research. Vector scales compute resources through the Pan-Canadian AI Compute Environment (PAICE), delivering dedicated national infrastructure for breakthrough discoveries.

Collaborative Research Environment

Toronto desk space and curated events create organic connections between research, industry, and health partners. This collaborative ecosystem transforms breakthrough research into real-world applications that benefit Canadians.

Talent Development and Supervision

Connect with exceptional AI talent through intern programs, postdoctoral fellowships, and collaborative supervision arrangements. Build your research teams while supporting trainees through career-defining professional development programming.

AI Engineering Partnership

Vector’s skilled technical staff transform cutting-edge research into reference applications, tools, and frameworks. These practical implementations serve as foundations for further research development and industry adoption.

Amplify your research

Vector amplifies your research contributions through our website, blog, social media, newsletters and top conferences, expanding your research visibility across Canada and the global AI ecosystem.

Vector Institute’s reputation as a globally renowned AI research centre, combined with its computing infrastructure and collaborative community, made moving to Toronto an incredible opportunity. The ability to connect with leading researchers while accessing shared resources has been transformative for both my work and my students.

Colin Raffel

Vector Faculty Member, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, University of Toronto

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Ready to amplify your research impact? Our next Faculty open call launches Spring 2026. Join our mailing list for application notifications and monthly research insights