Dr. John Robinson

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Biography

John Robinson is a Professor in the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Copenhagen Business School. His work primarily addresses the intersection of climate change mitigation and adaptation with sustainability, focusing on citizen engagement and the exploration of sustainable futures. Robinson investigates sustainable building design and urban environments, emphasizing the role universities play in contributing to sustainability through partnerships with non-academic entities. He specializes in transdisciplinary approaches to knowledge co-production and evaluates societal impacts of sustainability initiatives. His research also includes studying socio-technical systems change, participatory community engagement, and transition pathways in urban contexts. He guides graduate students in sustainable building practices and explores behavioral interactions between buildings and their inhabitants.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology