Dr. Jeffrey Priest

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Priest is a Professor in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he also serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and the MEng Program. His academic focus is primarily on geotechnical engineering, with a particular emphasis on methane hydrate recovery, fracture propagation in energy resources, and the dynamics of oil and gas fields. He has delivered numerous courses on civil engineering design concepts, slope stability, and advanced foundation engineering, contributing to the next generation of engineering professionals. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering and a PhD, both from the University of Southampton. Priest's innovative research and teaching practices have made him a respected figure in the field of geotechnical engineering, and he continues to participate in significant university strategic initiatives that shape the future of engineering education.

Research Interests

Courses

Application of Civil Engineering Design Concepts Slope Stability and Landslides Advanced Foundation Engineering Statics

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.