David Castle
About David Castle
David Castle serves as a Researcher in Residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor for the Government of Canada and is a Professor at the University of Victoria, specializing in Public Administration and business education.
Work at Government of Canada
David Castle serves as the Researcher in Residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor for the Government of Canada. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the integration of scientific knowledge into government decision-making processes. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the use of science in public policy.
Current Position at University of Victoria
Castle has been a Professor in Public Administration and at the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria since 2014. His academic focus includes the intersection of public policy and business practices, where he engages students and faculty in research that informs governance and management in various sectors.
Previous Academic Roles
Castle has held several academic positions prior to his current roles. He was an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph from 2000 to 2006. He also served as Vice-President Research at the University of Victoria from 2014 to 2019, where he oversaw research initiatives and partnerships. Additionally, he worked at the University of Edinburgh as Chair of Innovation in the Life Sciences and Director of the Innogen Institute from 2010 to 2014.
Research Chair Experience
From 2006 to 2010, Castle was appointed as the Canada Research Chair in Science and Society at the University of Ottawa. In this role, he focused on the societal implications of scientific advancements and contributed to the dialogue between science and public policy.