Dr. Claudia Wagner Riddle

Professor

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Biography

Claudia Wagner-Riddle is a world-renowned environmental science researcher focusing on the mitigation of greenhouse gases emitted from agricultural production systems. Her research is pivotal in providing information to farming organizations and governments to help them make informed policy decisions regarding agricultural practices. Claudia's investigations are centered on understanding the greenhouse gas emissions associated with various agricultural methods, determining environmentally friendly approaches to agriculture, and assessing the impacts of soil health on ecosystem services, including water quality. She is involved in multiple research projects, including quantifying the carbon footprint of dairy and beef farming and analyzing how diverse crop rotations and cover crops affect soil health. Throughout her career, Claudia has been recognized for her contributions, including being honored as a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology in 2018. She actively engages with graduate students, helping them develop structured research plans and fostering a collaborative team environment through group discussions and training.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).