Dr. David Castle

Professor

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Biography

David Castle is a Professor at the University of Victoria's School of Public Administration. His research specializes in science and technology innovation policy with a particular focus on open science and data governance. He is an expert in biodiversity conservation and socio-economic aspects of biodiversity, including natural capital accounting and access and benefits sharing related to genetic resources. Additionally, Castle serves as a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, where he provides advisory services on science policy, research security, and major research infrastructure. He chairs the Scientific Committee of the International Science Council's World Data System (WDS), contributing to the development of best practices and technical standards associated with FAIR data principles: findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. His work has implications for science advice to policy, emphasizing the importance of integrating research into policy frameworks within the governmental context.

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.