Dr. Nadja Kunz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nadja Kunz is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Management Stewardship at the University of British Columbia. Appointed jointly at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, she leads research aimed at transitioning the mining sector towards sustainable water management practices. Dr. Kunz focuses on developing innovative engineering models to enhance water risk quantification at the site level, while also investigating organizational barriers to effective system-level solutions. Her work extends to regional studies on governance of water stewardship in the mining sector and involves close collaboration with industry, as she provides expert consulting to the International Finance Corporation on water management practices in various global projects. In addition to her extensive research output, which includes numerous publications in leading journals, Dr. Kunz has received several accolades for her contributions to science communication and sustainability initiatives in mining. She holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering and dual bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Management, both from the University of Queensland. Dr. Kunz remains engaged in advancing sustainable practices across environmental and industrial sectors, with active involvement in several academic and advisory roles nationally and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading research on sustainable water management practices in mining.

Awards

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People’s Choice

2012-01-01
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Presentation

2010-01-01
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Runner Up

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.