Dr. Carlos Gonzalez Fischer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carlos Gonzalez Fischer is a research associate in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, focusing on improving the sustainability of agri-food systems. His research is centered on the livestock sector, exploring the interplay between healthy sustainable diets and the climate impact of food. Before joining Cornell, Carlos worked as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Research Centre, where he investigated livestock farming's role in achieving global warming targets set by the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, he has served as a technical consultant for the National UN-REDD Programme in Argentina, contributing to the country’s long-term low-carbon development strategy in the AFOLU sector. His diverse experience also includes roles as a Scientific Officer at Compassion in World Farming, an NGO based in the UK, and as an independent consultant for sustainable food production and consumption, collaborating with clients including the UN-FAO and the University of Oxford. Carlos's earlier research tenure included a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Buenos Aires Institute of Ecology, Genetics, and Evolution, hosted by the University of Buenos Aires and the National Research Council in Argentina.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Research focused on improving sustainability in agri-food systems.

Postdoctoral Scientist

— Present

New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Research Centre •

Explored the impacts of livestock farming on global warming goals.

Technical Consultant

— Present

National UN-REDD Programme • Argentina

Worked on the National Action Plan for Forests and Climate Change.

Scientific Officer

— Present

Compassion in World Farming • UK

Assisted in promoting sustainable food production.

Independent Consultant

— Present

Collaborated with UN-FAO and University of Oxford on sustainable food practices.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Buenos Aires Institute of Ecology, Genetics, and Evolution • Argentina

Conducted research in ecology, genetics, and evolution.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture