Dr. Aneil Agrawal

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Biography

Aneil Agrawal is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He conducts research in evolutionary genetics, focusing on the interactions between ecological and evolutionary processes. His academic journey includes a BSc from the University of British Columbia, a PhD from Indiana University, and postdoctoral research back at the University of British Columbia. Agrawal's work explores multiple themes, including social evolution, mutation load, sexual selection, and the evolution of sex and recombination. He often examines how genetic systems within individuals, social groups, and species influence evolutionary dynamics. Agrawal is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars and is currently accepting MSc and PhD students to join his research team. His lab is dedicated to understanding evolutionary interactions at various levels and loci that impact coevolving species.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology