Dr. Bob Brennan

Professor

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Biography

Bob Brennan is a Professor in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. He specializes in mechanical engineering and has made significant contributions to the field of manufacturing automation, focusing on developing resilient and adaptive industrial cyber-physical systems. His research aims to enhance the flexibility and stability of manufacturing systems in response to various disturbances. Additionally, he has a strong interest in engineering education, particularly in design education and outcomes-based assessment. He has collaborated on projects that support student learning through innovative curriculum design, integrating artificial intelligence in academic integrity, and enhancing students' self-efficacy. Bob Brennan holds a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and has received multiple fellowships acknowledging his contributions to engineering education and sustainability in engineering practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Leading research in manufacturing automation and engineering education.

Awards

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Canadian Engineering Education Association Fellowship

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Geoscientists Canada Fellowship

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Engineers Canada Fellowship

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Schulich School of Engineering Service Excellence Award

Courses

Automation and Controls Automation and Control Systems

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.