Dr. Kevin Thurbide

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Thurbide is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on analytical chemistry, particularly chemical separation and identification techniques. He aims to develop innovative methods for sample preparation, chromatography, and detection of trace organic and organometallic compounds found in complex environmental, biological, and industrial samples. Central to his work is the construction and characterization of novel chromatographic detection methods, which include photometric techniques and portable gas chromatography analyses. Thurbide has a keen interest in creating rapid and environmentally friendly extraction methods, often utilizing sub- and supercritical fluids. He is actively exploring the use of liquid carbon dioxide and sub-critical water as mobile phases, alternatives to conventional hazardous organic solvents used in chromatographic separations. His contribution to the field has earned him recognition and several awards for teaching excellence and technical achievement.

Research Interests

Awards

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Supervisory Excellence Award Nomination

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Technical Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award Nomination

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Teaching Excellence Award - Honorable Mention

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.