September 6, 2024
Dr. Patricia Duff has been inducted as a Fellow into the Royal Society of Canada in the Academy of Social Sciences
Dr. Patricia (Patsy) Duff, FRSC, has been elected by her peers in recognition of her outstanding scholarly achievements. Dr. Duff is a Distinguished University Scholar and an internationally recognised leader in applied linguistics and multilingual education. Her award-winning scholarship, which includes case study research methods, Chinese language learning and academic English discourse socialisation, has catalysed new lines of research in diverse geopolitical, disciplinary, and ethnolinguistic contexts. Her foundational work on the complex experiences of transnational learners has transformed both the theoretical frameworks and methodologies used in multilingualism research worldwide.
Fellowship in the Society is one of the most prestigious academic accolades awarded to a scholar, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, humanities, sciences, and Canadian public life. This prestigious accolade is awarded to those distinguished in their fields, underscoring Dr. Duff’s exceptional impact and leadership in academia.
In addition to her research, she serves on numerous prestigious national and international adjudication committees, including SSHRC, the Spencer Foundation/National Academy of Education (USA), and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. Her passion for interdisciplinary research employing diverse methods contributed to her role as Associate Dean of Research for the UBC Faculty of Education from 2019 to 2023.
Dr. Duff’s publications have been cited more than 20,000 times, with over 9,000 citations since 2018. Her articles are among the most frequently cited in leading journals such as the Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, Modern Language Journal, and TESOL Quarterly. The 2023 Stanford List recognised her as one of the world’s top 2% most-cited linguists.
2024 Fellows and Members will be welcomed into the RSC in November at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement.
Other Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada in the Faculty of Education
Dr. Jean Barman, FRSC
Academy of the Arts and Humanities
Elected 2002
Dr. Bonny Norton, FRSC
Academy of Social Sciences
Elected 2016
Dr. Peter Seixas, FRSC
Academy of Social Sciences
Elected 2004
Dr. Veronica Strong-Boag, CM, FRSC
Academy of Social Sciences
Elected 2001
Dr. John Willinsky, FRSC
Academy of Social Sciences
Elected 2000
Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in the Faculty of Education
Dr. Eli Puterman
Elected 2023
Dr. George Belliveau
Elected 2017
Dr. Janice Forsyth
Elected 2019
Dr. Margaret Kovach
Elected 2015
To view the full list of 2024 elected Fellows and Members, read the Royal Society of Canada’s official announcement.
