Dr. David Layzell

Professor

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Biography

David Layzell is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, where he served as the Director of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research (CESAR) Initiative. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Western Australia and has had a distinguished career in academia, generating over 100 peer-reviewed publications and holding multiple patents. Layzell has had significant involvement in building national multi-disciplinary research networks aimed at addressing climate change, including organizations like BIOCAP Canada and Fluxnet Canada. His research focuses on developing analytical tools and methodologies to facilitate informed policy and investment decisions related to energy systems, aiming to transition these systems into more sustainable models. Notably, he has explored the integration of energy systems with biological frameworks, and he actively works on projects that seek to green Alberta's electrical grid and incorporate agricultural and forest sectors into energy models.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research Initiative (CESAR) • University of Calgary

Led initiatives focused on the analysis of Canada's energy systems.

Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston

Held cross-appointments in the Schools of Environmental Studies and Public Policy.

Awards

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Distinguished Collaborator Award

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Distinguished Service Award

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Commonwealth Fellow

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E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

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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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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