Dr. Andrew Yau

Professor

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Biography

Andrew Yau is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary. He earned his PhD in Physics from York University in 1978 and has a BSc in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the same institution. His primary research interests are focused on advanced satellite-borne plasma instrumentation, mass spectrometry, aeronomy, and the dynamics of plasma composition in planetary ionospheres, plasmaspheres, and magnetospheres. Yau's significant contributions as a Mission Scientist for the Canadian CASSIOPE e-POP Satellite Mission since 2003 have established him as a key figure in space research. He has also served as the Principal Investigator for multiple Canadian sounding rocket campaigns. Yau has contributed to several high-impact publications regarding ionospheric processes and has collaborated with esteemed researchers in the field, enhancing the understanding of ion transport and acceleration in the upper atmosphere. His work is recognized for advancing the knowledge of the polar wind and its implications for space weather phenomena.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Served as a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, focusing on plasma dynamics and instrumentation.

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.