Dr. Dwayne Tannant

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tannant joined the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 2008. He has held various key roles such as Acting Associate Dean, Civil Program Chair, Associate Director Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering, and Dean pro tem for the College of Graduate Studies. Before joining UBC, Dr. Tannant was a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta from 1998 to 2008. He served as the Director of the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering during his tenure there. From 1989 to 1998, he was a Senior Research Engineer at the Geomechanics Research Centre and an adjunct professor at the School of Engineering at Laurentian University. Dr. Tannant is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia and Alberta, and a member of several professional organizations including CARMA, CDA, CGS, CIM, EIC, IAEG, and ISRM. He also works as a geotechnical engineering consultant for GeoPacific Consultants.

Research Interests

Geotechnical Engineering Geohazards Rock Support Rockfall Mitigation Excavations

Awards

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Faculty of Applied Science Service Award

2018-01-01
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Endeavour Executive Fellowship

2015-01-01
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A.G. Stermac Award

2012-01-01
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Outstanding Service Award

2012-01-01
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Certificate of Appreciation

2011-01-01
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Certificate of Appreciation

2011-01-01
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Fellowship – Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

2004-01-01
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Rock Mechanics Award – Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

2002-01-01

Courses

Soil Mechanics Rock Mechanics Foundation Engineering Blasting Explosives Terrain Modelling Analysis

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.