Dr. Geoffrey Kron

Associate Professor

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Biography

J. Geoffrey Kron is an Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, specializing in Greek and Roman social, economic, and political history. His notable areas of expertise include democracy and oligarchy, economic development—particularly in agriculture, living standards, nutrition, housing, and trade—as well as social inequality and welfare. Kron's research engages interdisciplinary comparative approaches, notably addressing the ancient societies of Greco-Roman antiquity and their influence on the Medieval and Early Modern periods. He encourages graduate supervision in these research fields and has accumulated several publications that explore various facets of ancient economies and social structures. Recent writings include analyses of ancient health and nutrition, wealth distribution in Athens, and productivity dynamics among small farmers in classical antiquity. Kron is also currently involved in projects focusing on the relationship between democracy and social equality.

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.