Dr. Andy Take

Professor

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Biography

Andy Take is a professor and graduate coordinator in the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Queen's University. He specializes in geotechnical engineering and has a rich background in developing image-based deformation methods for measuring displacements and strain fields in geotechnical solid materials. He completed his undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of New Brunswick and received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge. He has held numerous prestigious positions, including a Research Fellowship at Churchill College, Cambridge. His research covers various areas, including geotechnical physical modeling and the investigation of climate mechanisms in landslide triggering. Andy is widely recognized for his contributions, receiving multiple awards such as the R.M. Quigley Award and the Casimir Gzowski Medal. He has led research projects funded by NSERC, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and industry partners, and has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals. His work significantly contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in understanding geotechnical processes related to landslides and soil interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Canada Research Chair in Geotechnical Engineering (Tier II)

2013-10-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Canada

Developing innovative research in the field of geotechnical engineering.

Associate Professor

2010-07-01 — Present

Civil Engineering, Queen's University • Kingston, Canada

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising research projects.

Assistant Professor

2004-07-01 — 2010-07-01

Civil Engineering, Queen's University • Kingston, Canada

Engaging in teaching and research activities.

Research Fellow

2002-10-01 — 2004-07-01

Churchill College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducting research in geotechnical processes and construction modeling.

Awards

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R.M. Quigley Award

2011-01-01
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Casimir Gzowski Medal

2010-01-01

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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