Dr. Roderick Wood

Professor

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Biography

Roderick J Wood is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. He has authored a treatise on Canadian bankruptcy and insolvency law and co-authored several books on secured transactions law in Canada and New Zealand. Professor Wood served on the board of the Alberta Law Reform Institute and was a commissioner with the Law Commission of Canada. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving the Tevie H. Miller Teaching Excellence Award and the AC Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Wood's research interests primarily focus on Personal Property Security Law, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law, and Commercial Law. He has contributed to multiple international conferences and has been a key figure in producing international instruments governing secured financing of high-value mobile assets. His published works include various books and numerous articles in leading legal journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and researching in various areas of law, focusing on bankruptcy, insolvency, and secured transactions.

Awards

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Tevie H. Miller Teaching Excellence Award

2017-06-01
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AC Rutherford Award

2005-06-01

Courses

Commercial Transactions Corporate Reorganization

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management