Dr. Getachew Assefa

Professor

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Biography

Getachew Assefa is a Professor at the University of Calgary, with a prolific academic background in sustainable design and life cycle sustainability assessment, spanning Canada, Sweden, China, and Ethiopia. He holds a PhD in Industrial Ecology and has extensive experience in consulting for product sustainability and life cycle assessment, aiming to integrate technology and design to foster human economic and social development in a sustainable manner. Dr. Assefa has received accolades including the University of Calgary’s Sustainability Award in 2017 and Outstanding Teaching Performance Award from the Schulich School of Engineering in 2016. His research focuses on energy services, climate change, and industrial ecology, addressing complex problems that require significant data analysis to inform decision-making. Dr. Assefa is also developing commercial software to assist companies in implementing sustainable practices through comprehensive life cycle analyses. His academic works underscore the intersection of environmental efficiency and social acceptance in technological assessments.

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.