Dr. Suleyman M. Demi
PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work, Algoma University
Leading Change in Social Work
Dr. Demi is a highly respected academic and influential voice in the field of social work. With an extensive portfolio of books, peer-reviewed publications, articles, and journal contributions, Dr. Demi has shaped contemporary understanding of social
welfare, community development, and human services practice.
Through decades of research and advocacy, Dr. Demi has made a significant impact on policy, education,
and frontline social work, earning recognition as a leading authority dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
Dr. Suleyman Demi is an educator, researcher, and activist focused on social and
environmental justice.
An Assistant Professor at Algoma University, he previously held postdoctoral roles at
the Faculty of Medicine of Dalhousie University, Halifax and the Department of Health
and Society of the University of Toronto, Canada.
His research spans anti-Black racism, Indigenous health, food system analysis, food
sovereignty, and health equity, etc. He has published widely on decolonizing food
systems, healthy equity and received multiple awards from the University of Toronto,
Canada.
Publications
Dr. Suleyman Demi has an extensive record of scholarly contributions that reflect his commitment to equity and sustainability. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles addressing topics such as health equity, food security, decolonizing food systems, and the intersection of food and chronic illness. His publications emphasize the importance of social and environmental justice, particularly for marginalized and racialized communities.
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Professor Demi is a highly respected academic and influential voice in the field of social work. With an extensive portfolio of books, peer-reviewed publications, articles, and journal contributions, Professor Demi has shaped contemporary understanding of social welfare, community development, and human services practice. Through decades of research and advocacy, Professor Demi has made a significant impact on policy, education, and frontline social work, earning recognition as a leading authority dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
