magalhaesLilian Magalhães

MEd, PhD (UNICAMP, Brazil)
Postdoctorate (Toronto)

Assistant Professor
School of Occupational Therapy

Office: Room 2533 - Elborn College
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 80476

lmagalha@uwo.ca



Research Interests

  • Vulnerable and invisible populations, with specific foci on diversity, immigration, occupational justice and culture
  • How world views and belief systems are intertwined to shape the way we see ourselves and others
  • Study and development of antioppressive strategies to overcome social and health inequities

Research Affiliations

  • Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
  • Society for the Study of Occupation (USA)

Teaching Areas

  • Mental Health
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Social Change

Graduate Student Supervision

  • Master's
  • PhD
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