Dr. Brian Leung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian Leung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University. His research focuses on large-scale ecological predictions and environmental decision-making. He develops mathematical and statistical computational models applied to available data, leveraging rich environmental databases despite uncertainties. His work particularly emphasizes biological invasions as a main driver of biodiversity change, closely linked to human activities and sustainability efforts. He has experience working across terrestrial, aquatic, and marine biomes at regional, national, and global scales. Leung is also involved with various environmental research initiatives, including the Panama Research Integrated Sustainability Model and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and contributes to education and outreach related to environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.