Dr. Maurice Dusseault

Professor

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Biography

Maurice Dusseault conducts research in petroleum geomechanics, focusing on drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and reservoir geomechanics. He is recognized as a world expert on new production methods and deep waste sequestration in sedimentary basins. As a registered professional engineer in Alberta and Ontario, he collaborates with governments and industries, serving as a consultant and instructor. His research interests encompass oil sands, shale gas, energy policy, geomechanics aspects of mining, enhanced oil recovery techniques, reservoir engineering, rock mechanics, and various related fields. Dusseault's commitment to advancing geosciences includes investigating methods for CO2 sequestration and monitoring oil reservoirs. He has published extensively, with contributions appearing in notable journals and has served in significant advisory roles to national and international governments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1971-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Contributed to research and education in engineering geology and geomechanics.

Awards

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Distinguished Lecturer

2002-01-01

Patents

Multi-stage Fracture Injection Process

8,978,764 2015-01-01

Enhanced resource production from shales.

Method for Reducing Emission of Greenhouse Gases

7,922,643 2011-04-12

Process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.