Dr. Hans Osthoff

Professor

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Biography

Hans Osthoff is a Professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in the field of Chemistry. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Victoria in 1998 and went on to earn his Master's and Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Alberta in 2000 and 2004, respectively. His research interests focus on determining, understanding, and quantifying chemical processes in the atmosphere. He employs state-of-the-art analytical instruments to study the underlying chemical reactions of gas-phase species under controlled laboratory conditions that mimic the atmosphere. A specific area of focus for him is the processes that lead to the formation and loss of ozone precursors. His work is significant from an environmental perspective, employing analytical, physical, and atmospheric chemistry techniques to address relevant questions in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEM 311 Analytical Chemistry: Quantitative Analysis CHEM 521 Introduction Atmospheric Chemistry

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.