Paul Parker - Geography and Environmental Management
The many letters of support which accompanied Paul’s nomination for this award demonstrate that he is deeply appreciated as a graduate supervisor by students and colleagues alike. Paul has successfully launched or participated in a number of research groups and networks, such as the Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP), and he actively engages his students in all aspects of these projects.
Students write enthusiastically of the many diverse benefits that resulted from their direct involvement in these partnerships. Moreover, many students spoke about Paul’s sensitive and dedicated interactions, the time and attention that he devotes to individual and group meetings, and of his timely review of written material. Students clearly felt that they were being treated as individuals when interacting with Paul, and colleagues recognized that he takes the time to get to know each student’s strengths and weaknesses before deciding what supervisory approach is best.
Through his tireless dedication to the engagement and advising of his students on active research projects, Dr. Paul Parker clearly displays the excellence in graduate supervision recognized through this award.
