Dr. Uwe Brand

Professor

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Biography

Uwe Brand is a Professor of Earth Sciences at Brock University, where he has been a faculty member since 1988. His primary research interests include stable and radiogenic isotopes, focusing on their application in understanding climate and environmental changes, as well as the geological past of epeiric seas and oceans. He has extensive experience in hydrogeochemistry, contributing to significant international projects such as the Horizon 2020 BASE-LINE Earth, aimed at training PhD students in advanced geochemical strategies for environmental assessment. Brand has held positions as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Toronto, and he has been involved in various professional activities, including serving on editorial boards and as a grant reviewer. His contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple awards, including the FMS Distinguished Research Award and the Brock University Chancellor’s Research Chair. He is also noted for his volunteer work and has received significant accolades from geological associations in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Teaching and conducting research in Earth Sciences.

Adjunct Professor

2001-01-01 — 2003-12-31

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Collaborating on research projects in geology.

Adjunct Professor

1993-01-01 — 1999-12-31

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and research supervision.

Professor (Part-time)

1989-01-01 — 2001-12-31

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Part-time teaching and research in geology.

Associate Professor

1983-01-01 — 1988-12-31

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Advanced teaching and research responsibilities.

Assistant Professor

1980-01-01 — 1983-12-31

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Initial faculty position in Earth Sciences.

NSERC Post-doctoral Fellow

1979-01-01 — 1980-12-31

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

Conducting research in Earth Sciences.

Awards

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FMS Distinguished Research Award

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FMS Experiential Education Leadership Award

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Chancellor’s Research Chair

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Volunteer Work Award

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Conservation Achievement Award

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Past President’s Medal

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.