Dr. Girma Bitsuamlak

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Biography

Girma Bitsuamlak is a Professor of Wind Engineering at Western University, where he directs the WindEEE Research Institute and WindEEE Research Facilities. His research expertise focuses on the modeling of extreme wind effects on civil infrastructure, including hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as the interplay of aerodynamics and micro-climate stressors assessed through sustainable building thermal energy performance and natural ventilation. His work utilizes a combination of computational fluid dynamics-based simulations and assisted Artificial Intelligence, employing high-performance computing alongside physical experiments. As a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, he has conducted significant studies on wind-induced load responses for notable super tall buildings, including the Freedom Tower in New York, the International Commerce Center in Hong Kong, and Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Bitsuamlak has a committed research team that actively investigates climate-resilient sustainable buildings and neighborhoods, pushing the boundaries of wind engineering.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.