Dr. Axel Moehrenschlager

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Axel Moehrenschlager is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary, Canada, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Clemson University, United States. He holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford and a B.Sc from the University of Alberta. Axel serves as the Director of the Small Cats Program with Panthera, focusing on the conservation translocations of various threatened species. He has an extensive background working on biodiversity and community-based conservation initiatives. His efforts are aimed at ensuring the viability of both small and big cat populations through responsible conservation techniques. Moehrenschlager founded the Centre for Conservation Research within the Wilder Institute of the Calgary Zoological Society, gaining recognition for his contributions to conservation translocations globally. He is actively involved in the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission as Chair of the Conservation Translocation Specialist Group, providing science-based guidance and policy outreach. His research interests encompass animal behavior, genetics, and conservation strategies, primarily concerning mammals, amphibians, and terrestrial ecosystems. He has participated in numerous influential publications and has collaborated on various international conservation projects.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.