Dr. Monica Vasile

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Vasile is a PhD candidate in the field of environmental history, focusing on the historical reintroductions of endangered species. Her current project is part of the research group 'Moving Animals: History, Science, Media and Policy in the 20th Century', which began in March 2020. Vasile's research includes case studies on species such as the Przewalski's horse, Vancouver Island marmots, and the takahe rail, native to New Zealand. Her approach integrates animals’ biographies with the history of science and conservation, highlighting themes in political ecology, particularly regarding forests and pastoral practices in the Carpathian Mountains. Vasile holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Bucharest, awarded in 2008, and has held various research positions at the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society in Munich, as well as the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle. She has expertise in environmental history, conservation, animal history, and social anthropology.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2020-03-01 — Present

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences • Maastricht University

Researching the historical reintroductions of endangered species as part of a broader environmental history project.

Carson Fellow

2016-12-01 — 2020-02-01

Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society • Munich

Conducted research in environmental history attached to the Rachel Carson Center.

Research Group Leader

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Institute of Sociology, Romanian Academy of Sciences • Bucharest

Led a research group focusing on various sociological studies.

Fellow

2014-09-01 — 2014-12-01

IRI THESys, Humboldt University • Berlin

Engaged in research on human-environment systems.

Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology • Halle-Saale

Conducted anthropological research within the institute.

Requirements for Maastricht University

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:515
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:515
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field Sufficient knowledge of quantitative methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Grades transcript of bachelor's programme
  • Copy of diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter (1-2 pages)
  • Passport picture
  • Copy of valid passport or ID
  • Permission for document verification form
Specialization Notes

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.