Dr. John Lewis

Associate Professor

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Biography

John L. Lewis is an Associate Professor and Director of Indigenous Faculty Relations at the University of Waterloo's School of Planning. He holds a PhD in Landscape Planning from the University of British Columbia, along with an MSc in Landscape Planning and an MPl in Urban Regional Planning from Queen's University, and a BA in Honours Political Studies, also from Queen's University. His research expertise lies in various areas including Environmental Design, Visualization, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Participatory Planning. He is particularly focused on Age-Friendly Community Planning and Accessible Design, contributing to many projects that examine the interplay between the built environment and community well-being. Lewis has supervised a range of Master's and PhD students and is engaged in multiple research grants funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. His publications span numerous topics, reflecting his commitment to advancing scholarship in planning and design. He has taught a variety of courses related to planning analysis, design communication, and planning methods, shaping the next generation of planning professionals.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Planning Analysis Visual Approaches to Design Communication Site Planning Design Studio Planning Paradigms Theory Methods of Planning Analysis Introductory Planning Studio PhD Colloquium Foundations of Planning Scholarship

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.