Dr. Sophia Carodenuto

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sophia Carodenuto is a political geographer specializing in environmental governance and global food systems. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections of trade, public policy, and political economies as they shape land use, social justice, and ecosystems. Carodenuto's work revolves around the ethical production and consumption of resources to improve lives and ecosystems in an increasingly interconnected world. Her research examines the global agrifood commodity trade and its implications for environmental governance, livelihoods, and land use. Through a transdisciplinary approach, she collaborates closely with policymakers, industry, and civil society to explore sustainability solutions, particularly related to tropical forest-risk commodities. Current projects investigate the role of commodity traders in implementing environmental and social standards.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG 101A: Environment, Society, Sustainability GEOG 314: Global Environmental Change Human Response GEOG 388: Regional Studies: Governance Natural Resources Africa GEOG 450: Environment Sustainability Practice, Capstone Seminar

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.