Dr. Jon Warland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jon Warland is an Associate Dean (Academic) at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. His current research examines the impacts of weather on crop production in Ontario and the development of new instrumentation to measure and determine heat budgets of vegetated surfaces. Jon's academic pursuits are bolstered by a strong interest in the physics behind integrating research to effectively address challenges in the natural environment. He focuses on turbulent dispersion theory within plant canopies and the measurement of trace gas exchange in vegetated surfaces, emphasizing the reciprocal influence of theory and experiments in progressing scientific knowledge. His long-term aspirations include tackling scale interaction issues in complex terrain, which are essential for developing fully articulated models of climate change and devising reliable adaptation strategies in response to potential climate change scenarios.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean (Academic)

2019-01-01 — Present

Ontario Agricultural College • Guelph, ON, Canada

Oversees academic programs and initiatives within the Ontario Agricultural College.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).