Dr. Claire Currie

Professor

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Biography

Claire Currie is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta and serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Science. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1999 and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Victoria in 2004. Following her doctorate, she held a post-doctoral fellowship at Dalhousie University from 2005 to 2007. Currie has been an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta since 2007 and has contributed to the field of geophysics through her research on lithosphere structure, mantle dynamics, and numerical modeling. Her teaching includes courses such as GEOPH 110, which focuses on Earth and planetary physics, emphasizing physics-based approaches to understanding dynamic processes shaping the Earth and other planets. Throughout her career, Currie has engaged in scientific studies related to Earth's system and has been involved in research methodologies applicable to resource exploration and environmental monitoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of geophysics, focusing on mantle dynamics and lithosphere structure.

Courses

GEOPH 110 - Introduction to Earth and Planetary Physics

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