Meet the People Behind the Data

Our interdisciplinary team blends rigorous social-science insight with data science and machine learning to illuminate the academic labour market.

François Lachapelle, PhD

François Lachapelle, PhD

Data Engineering Lead / Co-Founder

Education

  • PDF - SciencesPo, Paris
  • PhD - University of British Columbia
  • MA - University of British Columbia
  • BA - Université de Montréal
  • DEC - College Jean-de-Brebeuf

Sociologist turned data scientist working at the intersection of the sociology of science, intellectual history, and computational social science. Specializes in reverse-engineering academic systems to analyze how knowledge flows, careers take shape, and prestige circulates through institutions. Designs large-scale data pipelines to track PhDs, faculty hiring, and scholarly influence over time. Builds custom data harvesters to convert messy, unstructured academic records into structured, interpretable insight.

Patrick John Burnett, PhD

Patrick John Burnett, PhD

Data Infrastructure Lead / Co-Founder

Education

  • PhD - University of British Columbia
  • MA - University of British Columbia
  • BA Hons - Simon Fraser University

Sociologist and data scientist specializing in social research, natural language processing, and ethical machine learning. Manages end-to-end data workflows, from data acquisition and preparation to backend architecture, database management, and web integration. Oversees complex analyses and data visualizations to provide clear, actionable insights into academic networks, prestige, and scholarly influence. Committed to transparency, interpretability, and the meaningful application of technology for social impact.

Rigorous Scholarship

We anchor every analysis in methodological precision, deep sociological insight, and reproducible processes.

Responsible Innovation

Our technology prioritizes ethical use, transparency, and privacy, ensuring analyses remain accountable and trustworthy.

Relational Understanding

We illuminate the hidden networks and institutional dynamics shaping academia, enabling informed and equitable decisions.

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