Dr. Furqan Asif

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Furqan Asif is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist with a focus on human-environment relations. His academic research encompasses areas including coastal fisheries, social resilience, social well-being, migration, climate change adaptation, and urban climate resilience. He has a rich educational background, holding a PhD in International Development from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto. Furqan has worked extensively in academia and various research settings, including a postdoc at Wageningen University and a part-time professorship at the University of Ottawa, where he taught courses in geography and international development. His research projects aim to enhance EU fisheries governance and promote sustainable practices in aquaculture and marine biodiversity conservation. Furqan has international teaching experience, having lectured in Cambodia and South Korea. Over his decade-long career, he has held significant roles in federal government agencies, NGOs, and international research institutions, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental policy analysis and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Centre Blue Governance (CBG) • Aalborg, Denmark

Involved in research focusing on EU fisheries governance and strategies for sustainable blue economy.

Part-time Professor

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, Canada

Taught courses in geography and international development.

Research Fellow

2023-04-01 — Present

Wageningen University • Wageningen, Netherlands

Conducting research on aquaculture governance indicators.

Awards

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Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarship

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Excellence Scholarship

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.