Dr. Francis Juanes

Professor

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Biography

Francis Juanes is a Professor at the University of Victoria, focusing on fish ecology and conservation. He holds the Liber Ero Chair in Fisheries Research and has a diverse research portfolio that includes predator-prey relationships, juvenile salmon ecology, and bioacoustics. His work primarily examines the effects of anthropogenic noise on fish behavior and physiology while measuring and describing underwater soundscapes across various freshwater and marine habitats. Additionally, Francis investigates predator-prey interactions among piscivorous fishes and coastal marine biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on the early life history stages of Pacific salmon.

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.