Dr. Craig Johansen

Professor

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Biography

Craig Johansen completed his PhD at Queen's University in 2009 focusing on explosions and pulse detonation engine technology. Following his education, he worked at the NASA Langley Research Center where he specialized in high-speed aerodynamics and propulsion, utilizing laser diagnostics for his research. In 2011, he joined the University of Calgary, where he founded the Aero-Core Group, dedicating his efforts to fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and gas dynamics. His research aims to address challenges in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, power generation, and explosion safety. Dr. Johansen's facilities include several shock tubes outfitted with optical diagnostics, alongside a computing cluster for computational fluid dynamics. He is actively engaged in advancing intelligent and autonomous aerospace systems as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. Furthermore, he plays a significant role in inspiring the next generation of engineers through his work in the University of Calgary Aerospace Network (UCAN).

Research Interests

Awards

#2019

SSE Achievement Award (Research)

2019-01-01
#2019

SSE Achievement Award (Teaching)

2019-01-01
#2018

Killam Emerging Research Leader Award

2018-01-01
#2018

Nominated for APEGA Early Accomplishment Award

2018-01-01
#2018

Nominated for Avenue Calgary Top 40 Under 40

2018-01-01

Courses

Gas Dynamics

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.