Dr. Madeleine Mcpherson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Madeleine McPherson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria and the principal investigator of the Sustainable Energy Systems Integration & Transitions Group. Her research focuses on integrating high penetrations of wind and solar photovoltaic electricity systems globally, addressing questions related to the impact of renewable resource characteristics on integration strategies and the remuneration of storage assets in electricity markets. McPherson developed and applied methodologies to explore the role of demand response in facilitating increased renewable penetrations. She is the lead author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and reports, and is currently developing an integrated modeling framework to explore sustainable energy transitions in Canada.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.