Dr. Ronald Garcia

Professor

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Biography

Ronald Garcia is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and 1999, respectively, before obtaining his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Indiana University in 2008. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University and was a Computing Innovations Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University. He has been a faculty member at the University of British Columbia since 2011, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor, and then to Professor. His research interests focus on Programming Languages and Program Analysis & Verification, exploring areas such as Software Practices. He has been recognized with Faculty Teaching Awards for his dedication to teaching and mentorship. Garcia has been involved in several advanced courses related to his research field, including Programming Language Principles and Systematic Program Design.

Research Interests

Programming Languages Program Analysis Verification

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Courses

Programming Language Principles Computation, Programs, Programming Definition Programming Languages Systematic Program Design Introduction to Compiler Construction

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.