Dr. Paul Munro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Munro is an Associate Professor in Human Geography at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in political ecology and environmental history. He has extensively researched forest governance and energy justice, focusing on changing geographies of energy poverty and the emergence of new technologies such as small-scale photovoltaic power. His research includes substantial engagement with communities in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia. Munro's work is influential in understanding how financial platforms, like mobile money, reshape how underprivileged rural settings access energy. His monograph 'Colonial Seeds in African Soil' critically examines the history of forest conservation in Sierra Leone, contributing to large-scale projects funded by entities such as the European Union and USAID. With a solid academic background, including a PhD in Geography, he is currently supervising several PhD students and teaching undergraduate courses on sustainability and development.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.