Dr. Bruce Sutherland

Professor

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Biography

Bruce Sutherland is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and both a Master’s and PhD in Physics from the University of Toronto. He has held various academic positions, including Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and Professor at the University of Alberta since 2007. His research spans environmental fluid dynamics, with a focus on stratified flows, internal waves, and particle-laden flows. Sutherland has served as Director of the Institute of Geophysical Research and held editorial roles with several scientific journals. His work involves laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and theoretical investigations in climatology and environmental applications. Sutherland has been recognized with multiple awards, including the McCalla Research Professorship and being elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society. He collaborates broadly on problems related to atmosphere-ocean dynamics and has published extensively in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full professor position in the Department of Physics focusing on environmental fluid dynamics.

Research Associate

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Worked on research in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

Awards

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McCalla Research Professorship

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Killam Annual Professor

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Gledden Visiting Senior Fellowship

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Churchill Overseas Fellowship

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Fellow

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management