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Dr. Katya Rhodes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on climate policy design, low-carbon economy transitions, and pro-environmental behavior. She leads the Zero-Emissions Sustainability Team (ZEST) at UVic, where she utilizes survey tools and energy-economy models to conduct research on effective climate policies. Dr. Rhodes has contributed to significant reports, including the 7th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. She has also served as president of the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics and is a member of Canada's Sustainable Development Advisory Council. Her academic journey includes obtaining a PhD from Simon Fraser University. In addition to her research, Dr. Rhodes teaches various interdisciplinary courses on sustainability and public policy analysis. Her work has garnered recognition, including awards for emerging sustainability leadership. She actively engages in media discussions on climate policy and continues to assess consumer motivations towards adopting low-carbon technologies. Her ongoing projects aim to improve energy-economy models and design community-level policies to accelerate climate action.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC
Teaching and researching in Public Administration, with a focus on climate policy.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.