Karmvir Padda

Karmvir Padda is a Graduate Professional Development Support Specialist at the University of Waterloo, engaged in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs since September 2021. Padda has contributed as a Graduate Research Assistant at NetLab, focusing on disinformation and online political deliberation, and has held various teaching roles, including Course Instructor for SOC/LS 322 and INTEG 120, as well as Graduate Teaching Assistant across multiple Sociology courses. Previous research experience includes positions with the Ontario Native Women's Association, Mercur IT Solutions Inc., and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, where Padda facilitated dialogues on drug policy and managed qualitative data analysis. Padda's academic credentials include a PhD in Sociology and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master's in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Humber College.