Andrés Varhola

Andrés Varhola is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry, specializing in Forest Resources Management. With a PhD in Forestry from UBC and a Forest Engineer degree from Universidad Austral de Chile, he focuses on education and pedagogy in forestry, sustainable forest management, and technological innovation.

• Education: Forest Engineer, Universidad Austral de Chile; PhD, University of British Columbia.
• Research: Pedagogy in forestry, remote sensing, and hydrology, particularly examining canopy cover loss effects on snow dynamics.
• Projects: Developing an Excel Open Educational Resource (OER), enhancing student motivation through behavioral studies, and curriculum mapping for professional accreditation.
• Awards: Recognized with national and institutional honors, including the 2013 National Best PhD Thesis and 2009 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.