Dr. David Bristow

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Bristow is an Assistant Professor and Group Leader at the University of Victoria, where he conducts interdisciplinary research focused on enhancing community resilience to climate change through innovative infrastructure solutions. His work emphasizes the integration of environmental and engineering principles to design resilient cities capable of adapting to climate variability. Bristow’s research includes the creation of tools and case studies that address specific contexts of climate change impacts, exploring the balance between sustainability and risk management, as well as the barriers that cities face in recovery from environmental shocks. He is heavily involved in the analysis of complex systems and their dynamics within urban environments, aiming to make invisible factors within cities visible through scientific inquiry. David holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering and has been published in various scholarly articles related to infrastructure resilience and recovery planning.

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.