Dr. Stephanie Melles

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Stephanie Melles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She specializes in Aquatic Landscape Ecology, focusing on the interaction between land and water systems. Her research addresses biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, landscape connectivity, and the effects of salinization on ecological systems. Dr. Melles has contributed significantly to understanding urban systems and the role of zooplankton in aquatic environments. With a PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Toronto, she has a strong academic background which also includes a Master's degree from the University of British Columbia in Forestry Conservation Biology and a Bachelor's degree gained in 1994. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with various awards, including the Dean's Scholarly Research Creative Activity Award and the Best-Paper Award from the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Scholarly, Research Creative Activity Award

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Best-Paper 2011 Award

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NSERC Visiting Fellowship

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Ontario Graduate Scholarship

Courses

Biology II Biometry Data Science Biology Population Biology Urban Field Biology – Water Ecosystems Inter-University Field Course Ecosystem Processes Applied Ecology

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering