Dr. Ryan Katz Rosene

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan Katz-Rosene is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, where he specializes in the ecological political economy. His research largely focuses on contentious climate policy debates and examines the intricate relationships between political economic structures and the environment. Katz-Rosene’s studies delve into various environmental issues, including oilsands, high-speed rail, nuclear power, and sustainable management of livestock. His work employs a combination of critical qualitative analyses, such as discourse analysis, alongside empirical case studies. He has a long-standing interest in the environmental arguments and counterarguments that influence policy pathways. Born in Costa Rica and raised in Canada, Katz-Rosene completed his undergraduate degree in Political Studies and History at Trent University in 2007, followed by a Master's degree in Political Economy from Carleton University in 2010. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography with a specialization in Political Economy from Carleton University in 2014. His dissertation examined Canada's engagement with high-speed rail and the underlying environmental discourse within the framework of neoliberal globalization. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Environmental Studies Association of Canada and was President from 2018 to 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Ryan Katz-Rosene is involved in teaching and supervising graduate studies at the University of Ottawa, focusing on ecological political economy and climate-related policy.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Conducted SSHRC-funded research on ecological political economy, specifically in nuclear energy.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History