Dr. Derek Lichti

Professor

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Biography

Derek Lichti is a Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, specializing in Geomatics Engineering. He has made significant contributions to the fields of optical imaging and photogrammetry, demonstrating expertise in advanced photogrammetric and range technology. Lichti holds a Bachelor of Technology in Survey Engineering from Ryerson University and both a Master’s and a PhD in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary. His educational and professional achievements include several prestigious awards, emphasizing his research excellence and significant contributions to the field. He has been recognized by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Alberta, the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and the University of Calgary for various awards including the Research Excellence Summit Award and the Departmental Research Excellence Award. Lichti is also actively involved in teaching, having recently conducted courses on optical imaging metrology and principles of photogrammetry.

Research Interests

Awards

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Research Excellence Summit Award

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Schwidefsky Medal

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ISPRS Certificate of Recognition for Service

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Peak Scholar

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Departmental Research Excellence Award for Geomatics Engineering

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Outstanding Achievement in Applied Technology

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Departmental Graduate Educator Award in Geomatics Engineering

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Research Achievement Award

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Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Service

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President's Citation

Courses

Optical Imaging Metrology Advanced Photogrammetric & Range Technology Principles of Photogrammetry

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.