Dr. Christina Hoicka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christina E. Hoicka is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) at the University of Victoria, specializing in the fields of Civil Engineering and Geography. With a PhD from the University of Waterloo, her academic focus is on community energy, diffusion innovations, renewable energy transformations, and energy geography, particularly in relation to Indigenous renewable energy infrastructure. Dr. Hoicka's work explores the connections between sustainability transitions and climate change mitigation efforts at the community level, emphasizing the roles that households, firms, and organizations play in these processes. She integrates teaching and research to foster a comprehensive understanding of how energy geography affects policy and planning in urban environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.