Dr. Christian Abizaid

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Abizaid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on ecological and biodiversity conservation, particularly within the context of Neotropical forests including the Amazon and Mexico. Abizaid's work emphasizes the socio-environmental dynamics affecting Indigenous livelihoods and resource use in rural areas. He is interested in the intersections of development, vulnerability, and resilience, exploring how communities navigate challenges tied to rural poverty and environmental changes. In 2019, he received a Paper Award from the American Geographical Society for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto

Teaching and researching in the areas of Geography and Planning with a focus on environmental issues.

Awards

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Paper Award

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology