Dr. Damon Matthews

Professor

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Biography

Damon Matthews is a professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University. He holds a PhD in climate science from the University of Victoria. Matthews has published over 130 research papers focusing on various aspects of climate change, including global climate modeling and the impacts of climate change. His work emphasizes policy-relevant climate science and incorporates digital visualization techniques to motivate climate action. He is also involved in leading the NSERC CREATE program on Leadership in Environmental and Digital Innovation for Sustainability (LEADS), which aims to train graduate student researchers in intersecting areas of sustainability science and digital innovation. Additionally, Matthews collaborates with several professional organizations, including the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. His research interests include climate change, global climate modeling, climate impacts, and climate mitigation strategies.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainability in the Digital Age Climate Change and Sustainability Climate Change Science, Impacts and Policy Climate System Seminar in Environmental Earth Sciences Environmental Modeling Quantitative Research Methods

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.