Dr. Michael Sawada

Professor

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Biography

Michael Sawada is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Ottawa. He received his Ph.D. in Geography in January 2001, an M.A. in Geography in 1996, and a B.A. (Hon.) in Geography with a concentration in Philosophy in 1994. His academic interests lie in Geomatics, Health Geographics, and Machine Learning. Sawada's research includes the exploration of spatial patterns and determinants of health service use, as showcased in various significant publications including works on the geographic distribution of vestibular schwannomas in Scotland and the utilization of deep learning in mapping gentrification in Canadian cities. He is currently supervising several graduate students and teaches advanced courses in geomatics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Professor specializing in Geography and Geomatics, overseeing graduate studies and teaching advanced courses.

Courses

Advanced Geomatics

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History