Dr. Giovanni Grasselli

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Biography

Giovanni Grasselli is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on hydraulic fracturing, rock mechanics, and the impact of fractures on the hydro-mechanical behavior of rock masses. He employs advanced flow transport techniques in fractured porous media and utilizes rock physics visualization techniques such as x-ray microCT and confocal microscopy. Additionally, he has expertise in mining survey and 3D visualization, contributing to a deeper understanding of rock support systems in engineering applications.

Research Interests

Hydraulic Fracturing Rock Mechanics Influence of Fractures on Hydro-Mechanical Behavior Flow Transport in Fractured Porous Media Rock Physics Visualization Techniques Mining Survey & 3D Visualization

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology