Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies will be closed for Thanksgiving weekend.  The doors to the office will be closed until 8:30 am Wednesday, October 16.
We will continue to be available by email and appointment on Tuesday, October 16. To book an appointment for that day please refer to our Contact Us directory.

Spotlight on Faculty

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John A. Cline

My research involves studying the physiology and production management of apples, cider apples, peaches, pears, and cherries. As with any agricultural crop, the industry is rapidly changing with the availability of new cultivars, rootstocks, production systems, and labour saving technology.

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Mark J. Fenske

My lab combines measures of human behaviour with brain imaging techniques, such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), to examine the cognitive and neural mechanisms of visual recognition and affective response, and how...

Email: mfenske@uoguelph.ca

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Nicolas Brunet

I am interested in the diverse knowledge systems and participatory approaches (citizen science, youth engagement, community-based monitoring, Indigenous guardians, etc.) that contribute to community-led environmental decision making in resource-based and remote communities.

Email: nicolas.brunet@uoguelph.ca

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Paula Barata

My research deals with psychosocial factors that influence women's health and wellbeing. Currently I am working on projects in...

Email: pbarata@uoguelph.ca

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Jennifer Silver

Jennifer's research is concerned with the roles of institutions, markets, and technologies in environmental governance. Topically, many of her projects have centered on oceans, marine resource management, and coastal and Indigenous communities.

Email: j.silver@uoguelph.ca

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Ross McKitrick

My research is in the area of Environmental Economics, ranging from typical economics topics like taxes and policy analysis, to more interdisciplinary work such as...

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Amir A. Aliabadi

At the turn of the 21st century, the environmental protection and climate change mitigation are among our most essential efforts to ensure our survival on the planet. Most development practices have been unsustainable up to now and cannot continue in the same fashion. The atmospheric environment is an important part of the environment we all depend on. At the same time, the atmosphere is so fragile and resource limited. Sustainable development toward the protection of the atmosphere is everyone's responsibility.