Dr. Geoff Wild

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Geoff Wild is a member of the Mathematical Biology Group in the Department of Mathematics at Western University. His primary research interest is in the evolution of behavior, focusing on how various behaviors influence success and the number of individuals within populations. He investigates adaptive significance behind cooperative and altruistic behaviors, resource exploitation traits, and parental investment strategies. Geoff employs mathematical frameworks such as game theory, stochastic processes, and dynamical systems to address these questions and gain insights into the complexities of biological interactions and social conflicts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.