Dr. Alexandra Lesnikowski

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Lesnikowski is an Associate Professor within the Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment at Concordia University. She conducts research focused on climate change adaptation, vulnerability, and policy governance, with a strong emphasis on knowledge synthesis and comparative methods. Lesnikowski has published numerous articles in high-impact journals, including works that explore the transformative potential of co-operative housing in Nova Scotia and the implications of human rights in climate change adaptation policies. Her involvement in the Climate Change Adaptation Lab demonstrates her commitment to both teaching and applying research to real-world problems. In addition to her academic contributions, she participates actively in shaping urban climate action planning strategies and has worked on evaluation frameworks for climate adaptation governance. Lesnikowski also offers graduate student opportunities in her lab, emphasizing hands-on learning within the field of environmental research and climate science. Her educational background includes an extensive focus on strategies and policies that enhance societal resilience to climate impacts. Through her research and teaching, she aims to foster an understanding of climate change's multifaceted challenges and encourage innovative solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Concordia University • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of climate change adaptation.

Courses

URBS 480 Impact Assessment URBS 230 Urbanization: Global Historical Perspectives GEOG 478 Climate Change: Science, Impacts Policy URBS 475 Community Regional Planning Changing Climate HENV 660 Climate Change Sustainability

Requirements for Concordia University

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.