Dr. Mauricio Soto Rubio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mauricio Soto-Rubio is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape. He brings a wealth of international experience in both practice and teaching, having worked on advanced tensile fabric structures in Saudi Arabia and leading comprehensive building technology courses in Stuttgart and San Francisco. His work focuses on practical, applied research, utilizing community participation methodologies to address social justice issues. As the Director of the Building Construction Innovation Group (BCI Group), he leads interdisciplinary research on technical innovations in building construction, sustainability, and material science. His research bridges architectural practice and environmental social responsibility, with a particular emphasis on housing, biogenic materials, and advanced construction techniques. Mauricio's teaching philosophy reflects his dedication to cultivating the next generation of architects through courses on structural systems, building technologies, and design. His research design studios emphasize affordable housing, climate change adaptation, and indigeneity, aligning with his commitment to addressing pressing global challenges. Beyond academics, Mauricio enjoys fly fishing and hiking, with his experiences in Alberta's natural landscapes inspiring his commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

Research Interests

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.