Dr. Léa Ravensbergen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Léa Ravensbergen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society (SEES) at McMaster University. She received her PhD from the University of Toronto in 2020 and has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University and the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on critical transport issues and how cities can develop sustainable transport systems. She has expertise in public transportation, gender-biased analyses in transport, transport planning, and transportation geography. Through her work, she aims to improve urban mobility and foster inclusivity in transport systems. Léa has held appointments at the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and the McGill School of Urban Planning, contributing her knowledge to important projects addressing urban transport challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

McGill University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Conducted research in transport studies with a focus on urban planning.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Worked in the Transport Studies Unit to develop sustainable urban transport strategies.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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