Dr. David Eaton

Professor

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Biography

Professor David Eaton was appointed from 2015 to 2020 as the NSERC/Chevron Industrial Research Chair in Microseismic System Dynamics in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. His research primarily focuses on the advancement of methods for microseismic monitoring and understanding the geological evolution of continents. Eaton has significant experience in both academic and research environments, having previously served as the Head of the Department of Geoscience and held postdoctoral positions at both Arco's Research Technical Services and the Geological Survey of Canada. He has authored a textbook on passive seismic monitoring and has received several prestigious awards, including the J. Tuzo Wilson Medal from the Canadian Geophysical Union and the NSERC Synergy Award for Excellence in Innovation. His current research is centered on induced earthquakes, focusing on microseismic activity related to enhanced hydrocarbon recovery and the architecture of Earth's lithosphere. He has developed and taught various courses, emphasizing disruptive innovation and responsible development in geoscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

NSERC/Chevron Industrial Research Chair in Microseismic System Dynamics.

Head of Department

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Led the Department of Geoscience.

Awards

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J. Tuzo Wilson Medal

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NSERC Synergy Award for Excellence in Innovation

Patents

Assessing Stress, Strain Fluid Pressure

United States Patent Application 20130188452

Patent on methods related to monitoring fluid pressure surrounding boreholes.

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.