Dr. Bruno Wichmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bruno Wichmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology at the University of Alberta, specializing in environmental economics and health economics. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Tennessee in 2012. His research interests primarily encompass environmental economics, social networks, health economics, and experimental economics. Wichmann has contributed to various publications, addressing critical issues such as food security in developing countries and the impact of COVID-19 on health outcomes. His teaching includes courses on quantitative methods related to food, resources, and environmental economics, emphasizing the application of economic analysis techniques. Wichmann actively engages in research on the socioeconomic factors influencing agricultural adaptation and public health, utilizing advanced methodologies like machine learning to inform his findings. He has collaborated with various researchers to explore diverse topics, from conservation auctions to the effects of qualification and gender inequality in economic scenarios. Through his work, Wichmann aims to provide insights that influence policy-making and benefit societal well-being.

Research Interests

Courses

AREC 214 - Applications of Quantitative Models in Food, Resources, and Environment AREC 569 - Advanced Topics in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management