Dr. Michael Wood

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael O. Wood is an Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo, where he also serves as the Associate Dean for Work-Integrated Learning. His academic contributions focus on sustainability challenges across various sectors, including insurance, mining, water risk, and the Blue Economy. His research explores topics such as carbon management and waste management, along with global security issues linked to climate change. Dr. Wood is known for his dedication to teaching, having received multiple accolades, including the Faculty Teaching Award and Outstanding Performance Awards for excellence in teaching and service. He is a co-principal investigator for the Global Futures Fund 1.0 project, which aims to develop Canada's largest integrated capstone ecosystem. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has authored and co-authored several influential publications addressing sustainable development and climate impacts on eating patterns, among other topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.