Dr. Elena Konstantinovskaya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elena Konstantinovskaya is an accomplished academic with a focus on structural geology and geomechanics. She serves as the Associate Director of the Integrated Environmental Geoscience Program at the University of Alberta, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research encompasses the study of natural fractures, fault reactivation, and seismic interpretation, with applications in reservoir geomechanics and carbon capture and storage (CCS). She has a PhD from the Geological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and has received several notable awards for her contributions to research in geology and tectonics. Her teaching extends to advanced courses in structural interpretation and seismic analysis, integrating her deep expertise in analyzing sedimentary basins and their structural complexities. She is recognized for her involvement in supervising graduate research and projects, particularly in areas of coupled reservoir-geomechanical studies and fault behavior under various stress regimes.

Research Interests

Awards

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Eureka Award

2016-01-01
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David Elliott Award

2012-01-01
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David Elliott Award

2008-01-01

Courses

EAS 233 Geologic Structures EAS 421/521 Structural Geology Tectonics EAS 422/522 Advanced Structural Interpretation Sedimentary Basins IPG 512 Seismic Interpretation

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management