Dr. Brian Jackel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian Jackel is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Physics. He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Western Ontario in 1998, followed by an MSc in Physics in 1992, and a BSc in Geophysics from the University of Alberta in 1990. His research interests encompass the coordinated studies of ground-based satellite data, rapid global ionospheric responses through multi-site observations, and optical measurements of auroras applying magnetospheric remote sensing techniques. Dr. Jackel also focuses on signal processing, stochastic processes, and information theory, contributing to the understanding of complex atmospheric phenomena through innovative observational strategies and data analysis techniques. His publications include contributions to leading scientific journals, where he has co-authored significant research articles on substorm evolution and auroral phenomena, highlighting his engagement in groundbreaking studies within the field of space science.

Research Interests

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.