Dr. Ze Ev Gedalof

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ze'ev Gedalof is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in Geography and Environmental Geomatics. His research focuses on range problems related to forest ecosystem dynamics, climatic variability, and natural resource management. Gedalof employs a broad spectrum of tools and techniques that include analysis of tree-rings to reconstruct past patterns of stand development and disturbances. He is particularly interested in the processes affecting mid-latitude treelines in mountain environments and temperate savannahs. His work includes ecological studies of Garry oak savannahs in British Columbia and the dynamics of woody debris in riparian ecosystems of Southwestern Ontario. Gedalof has contributed to numerous scholarly publications addressing fire regimes, climate resilience, and biogeography. He has collaborated with various researchers and institutions, including Parks Canada and the University of Victoria's Tree-Ring Laboratory, on projects that inform management and restoration efforts in ecological settings. Additionally, he teaches multiple geography courses that reflect his expertise in natural resources and biophysical systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaches various courses related to Geography and conducts research on ecosystem dynamics and climate variability.

Courses

GEOG*2110 Climate Biophysical Environment GEOG*2460 Analysis Geography GEOG*3110 Biotic Natural Resources GEOG*4690 Geography Field Research GEOG*6330 Biotic Processes & Biophysical Systems

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).