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Professor Dr. Iain Stewart

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Biography

Iain D. Stewart is a researcher and lecturer specializing in urban climatology and climate-sensitive urban design. He is currently a Fellow at the Global Cities Institute at the University of Toronto and serves as a Visiting Scholar at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Stewart has made significant contributions to the field, including his role as Associate Editor for the journal 'Urban Climate' published by Elsevier. He is a co-author of the recent text 'The Urban Heat Island — Guidebook', which highlights his expertise in this area. His research primarily focuses on urban climatic maps, their application in environmental planning, and the dynamics of the urban heat island phenomenon. Stewart's work has been published in various respected journals, reflecting his active engagement in advancing knowledge in urban climate sciences and related methodologies. He was awarded the Timothy Oke Award for Original Research in Urban Climatology in 2021 by the International Association of Urban Climate and previously received the William P. Lowry Methodology Award in 2009.

Research Interests

Urban Climatology Climate-sensitive Urban Design

Experience

Sessional Lecturer

2022-01-01 — 2022-04-30

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Taught courses in Geography with a focus on urban environmental studies.

Fellow

2022-05-01 — Present

Global Cities Institute, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducts research related to global urban climate phenomena.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Universidad Nacional de Colombia • Bogotá, Colombia

Engages in collaborative research on urban climate issues.

Awards

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Timothy Oke Award for Original Research

2021-01-01
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William P. Lowry Methodology Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science

Application Checklist

  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.