Dr. Lisa White

Professor

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Biography

Lisa White is an Industrial Professor in the School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management at the University of Alberta. She delivers Leadership Engineering Safety courses to a diverse group of approximately 500 engineering students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as professional short courses in various engineering disciplines, such as petroleum, chemical, and civil engineering. Her research specialties encompass Risk Management Planning, Strategic Environmental Assessment, and Policy Development, with a strong emphasis on Incident Investigation methodologies including Root Cause Analysis and Scenario Development. Dr. White earned her Ph.D. in Environmental and Sustainability within the domain of Strategic Environmental Assessment at the University of Saskatchewan. She has over 15 years of experience in government consulting, focusing on policy development, environmental risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Among her project highlights are the Safety Risk Management Policy for Women Building Futures and notable environmental assessments for Alberta Transportation and Parks Canada. Additionally, Dr. White serves as co-chair of the Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST) program, fostering engagement in engineering among female students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management