Dr. David Torvi

Professor

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Biography

Before joining the University of Saskatchewan, Torvi worked as a Research Officer in the Fire Research Program at the National Research Council Canada. He has several years of experience in the industry, specifically in designing HVAC equipment. Torvi is actively involved in numerous technical societies and standards organizations, including the American Society for Engineering Education, ASTM International, Canadian General Standards Board, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. His teaching interests encompass both undergraduate and graduate courses in thermal fluids design, alongside a technical elective course in Fire Protection Engineering (ME 478), which is unique in North America. Torvi has published multiple papers focused on course development, fire protection engineering education, and instructional programs for graduate students.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Officer

2000-01-01 — 2006-01-01

National Research Council Canada • Canada

Worked in the Fire Research Program focusing on heat transfer research.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.