Dr. Marius Georgescu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marius Georgescu is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Earth Sciences. He earned his Doctorate in Earth Sciences from Bucharest University in 1994, following his M.S. and B.S. degrees from the same institution. His areas of research primarily focus on Cretaceous planktic foraminifera, including their taxonomy, evolution, and biostratigraphy. He has a particular interest in ancient foraminiferal collections such as those from renowned institutions like the Naturkundemuseum in Berlin and the Farlow Herbarium at Harvard University. Additionally, Georgescu's work examines various Deep Sea Drilling Project sites across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. His extensive contribution to the field is highlighted by numerous textbooks and publications on geological history and microfossils, including a monographic study and atlas of Late Cretaceous planktic foraminifera. He is also actively involved in editing and contributing to scholarly works on foraminiferal classification and biostratigraphy. As an educator, he teaches multiple courses, enhancing students' understanding of geology and Earth's historical development.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Geology Geological History of Life

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.