Dr. Masaki Hayashi

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Biography

Dr. Masaki Hayashi is a Professor at the University of Calgary in the Department of Geoscience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 1997. His research focuses on physical hydrology, particularly examining hydrologic cycles and processes within various environments including alpine regions, Canadian Rockies, and prairie hydrology. He has a distinguished track record of research activities that combine detailed field observations with mathematical analysis, exploring critical topics such as alpine hydrology, seasonally frozen soils, and groundwater dynamics. Dr. Hayashi's contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the J. Tuzo Wilson Medal from the Canadian Geophysical Union and the Robert N. Farvolden Award from the International Association of Hydrogeologists. In his role, he also guides students and younger researchers in the institute, integrating real-world applications of hydrogeological studies with academic instruction. His extensive list of publications reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge on groundwater resources and management in cold regions.

Research Interests

Awards

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J. Tuzo Wilson Medal

2025-01-01
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Robert N. Farvolden Award

2023-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

2021-01-01

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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Specialization Notes

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