Dr. Federico Riva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Federico Riva is an Assistant Professor specializing in Environmental Geography at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on understanding the potential contributions of land use planning to biodiversity conservation. Riva aims to inform global biodiversity plans, specifically the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, advocating for increased protection and management of native habitats. He employs specialized spatial analysis in biodiversity science, working at the intersection of landscape ecology, biogeography, and macroecology. Riva is particularly interested in exploring management strategies for large numbers of small habitat remnants, a critical aspect of biodiversity conservation.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainability Environmental Change Ecosystem Services

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.