Dr. Amanda Giang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amanda Giang is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research addresses challenges at the interface of environmental modeling and policy through an interdisciplinary lens, focusing on air pollution and toxic chemicals. She is particularly interested in understanding how modeling and data analytics can empower communities and inform policy decision-making. Current projects in her research group include developing digital tools to understand and respond to environmental injustices in Canada and evaluating the impacts of technology and policy on air quality. Amanda has contributed to significant publications discussing central themes and emerging trends in Canadian environmental justice literature and identifying critical data analytics frameworks to support air pollution investigations. Through her work, she aims to improve the integration of science and policy in addressing environmental challenges and enhancing community resilience.

Research Interests

Climate Change Economic Evaluation/Analysis Energy Environment Policy Decision-Making Science-Policy Interface Sustainability Technology

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Conducting interdisciplinary research in environmental modeling and policy.

Courses

ENVR 410 Energy, Environment, Society RES 520 Climate Change, Science, Technology, Sustainable Development CEEN 525 Energy Policy

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.