Dr. Harvey Yarranton

Professor

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Biography

Harvey Yarranton is a Professor in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on heavy oil solvents, phase behavior properties of oil mixtures, and the development of methodologies for oil characterization. Yarranton has published extensively on the dynamics of water-in-crude oil emulsions and the use of solvent-based recovery methods in oil extraction. He is also active in investigating the impact of dissolved water on phase behaviors of oil and the implications of asphaltene precipitation in the stability of emulsions. His work aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of oil recovery processes. In addition to his research, Yarranton has contributed significantly to academia through teaching and supervision of graduate students, receiving multiple awards for his dedication and excellence in these roles.

Research Interests

Awards

#2006

Departmental Research Excellence Award

#2014

Faculty of Graduate Studies Great Supervisor Award

#2010

SPE Outstanding Service Award

#2008

ESS Teaching Excellence Award

#2000

Departmental Teaching Excellence Award

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SPE Distinguished Lecturer

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SPE Calgary Section Award Technical Excellence

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SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award

Courses

Design Oil & Gas Engineering Design Oil & Gas Engineering II

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
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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