Dr. Vera Candiani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vera S. Candiani is an Associate Professor at the High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University. Her research focuses on pre-modern environmental transformations, exploring the intersections of pedagogy, colonization, and historical interpretation. She investigates the roles of material objects and technical systems in shaping human interactions with the environment throughout history. Candiani is dedicated to advancing the understanding of how historical contexts inform contemporary environmental issues, and she emphasizes the importance of critical historical methodologies in teaching and research. She is actively involved in academic leadership, guiding interdisciplinary projects that connect history with environmental studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.