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Derek Apel is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Civil Environmental Engineering. His research expertise lies in Geomechanical Mine Design for Underground Diamond Mines and the development of long-term prediction methods for rockbursting using machine learning techniques. He has a robust academic background with a Doctorate in Mining Engineering from Queen's University and a Master's degree from the University of Mining and Metallurgy in Poland. Apel has served as a Manager of Geotechnical Engineering for the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in British Columbia and has previously held associate and assistant professor positions at Missouri University of Science and Technology. His accolades include multiple teaching awards at the University of Alberta and the University of Missouri-Rolla. Apel's recent research includes developing a laboratory setup for testing jet grouting in weak soils and rocks, addressing the challenges of urban construction in rapidly developing Alberta cities.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management