Dr. Ben Devries

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ben DeVries is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on remote sensing and ecosystem change, emphasizing the use of optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data. He is engaged in understanding ecosystem dynamics through the analysis of land use and land cover changes. DeVries is also interested in recruiting additional graduate students for research opportunities in these areas, particularly for the Fall 2024 semester. He encourages prospective students to discuss potential research topics and opportunities. With a strong background in Geography and Geomatics, he teaches various courses that cover critical aspects of geographic analysis and spatial data interpretation.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG*2460 Analysis Geography GEOG*2420 Earth Space GEOG*3480 GIS Spatial Analysis GEOG*4480 Applied Geomatics

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).