Dr. Bernhard Mayer

Professor

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Biography

Bernhard Mayer is a Professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in geology and related fields. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Geology from Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich in 1993. His academic journey includes a Master of Science in Geology in 1987 and a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1984, also from Ludwig-Maximilian University. Mayer has made significant contributions to the field of hydrogeology, particularly in the areas of contaminant hydrogeology and stable isotopes applications. He is known for his research excellence, having received the Research Excellence Award from the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary in 2009 and the prestigious Killam Annual Professorship in 2017. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to both teaching and research, offering courses such as GLGY 505 Contaminant Hydrogeology and GLGY 609 Advanced Contaminant Hydrogeology. His work is recognized for its impact on understanding groundwater contamination and the use of isotopic methods in geological studies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Annual Professor

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Research Excellence Award

Courses

GLGY 505 Contaminant Hydrogeology GLGY 609 Advanced Contaminant Hydrogeology GLGY 663 Applications Stable Isotopes

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)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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