Dr. Madeleine Mcpherson

Associate Professor

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Biography

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 (SESIT) Group. Her research emphasizes variable renewable energy integration and energy systems integration, focusing on the development and application of energy system software to address policy questions related to renewable energy. She has a background as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto. Her work includes the integration of transport, power, buildings, and water systems, and she actively explores pathways to Canada’s decarbonized energy future, contributing to national dialogues on decarbonizing Canada’s energy system.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Civil Engineering, with a focus on energy systems.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

National Renewable Energy Laboratory •

Focused on energy system integration research.

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.