Dr. Paul Heidebrecht

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Biography

Paul Heidebrecht is the inaugural director of the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement and a professor at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo. His research focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal #16. He leverages his academic preparation and professional experience in engineering and humanities to contribute to the emerging field of PeaceTech, generating insights on the social impact of technology. His work emphasizes using technology to help civil society organizations and social-purpose businesses in their efforts to advance peace and justice. Heidebrecht has taught various undergraduate and graduate courses in Peace and Conflict Studies, including special topics that engage students in critical discussions around peacebuilding and social innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2026-01-01 — Present

Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement • Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo

Leading the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, focusing on research and initiatives that promote peace.

Courses

PACS 302 – Special Topics: Peacebuilding Social Innovation PACS 315 – Engineering Peace PACS 490 - Special Topics PACS PACS 620 – Special Topics PACS

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.