Dr. Francisco Alaniz Uribe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francisco Alaniz Uribe is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL). He joined as an Assistant Professor in 2014 and was awarded the University of Calgary’s inaugural Teaching Award. In 2023, he became a full-time tenured faculty member. Prior to this, he worked for a decade as a research associate at Urban Lab, where he was co-director for several years. His work involved collaborating with community associations, town councils, and civic groups to address issues related to the quality of the public realm and the built environment. His research primarily focuses on sustainable urbanism, compact cities, and enhancing public life through community-based participatory methodologies. He explores the applicability of new technologies, such as virtual reality and drones, to research in urban planning. Francisco's approach integrates community expertise with innovative technologies to redefine the boundaries of urban planning, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and high-quality, equitable public spaces.

Research Interests

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
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.