Dr. Peter Dunfield

Professor

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Biography

Peter Dunfield is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in microbial ecology, particularly focusing on extremophiles and methanotrophic bacteria. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Dalhousie University, a Master of Science in Geography, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, both from McGill University. Dunfield's research employs advanced DNA-based molecular methods and single-cell genomic techniques to study uncultured bacteria and their ecological roles, especially in geothermal environments and methane dynamics. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of microbial diversity in complex environments, with numerous publications in prestigious scientific journals. His work aims at harnessing methanotrophic bacteria for environmental biotechnology applications, including the bioremediation of polluted sites and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources. Dunfield has supervised various graduate students and taught courses on microbial diversity and microbiology at the University of Calgary, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for microbial science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in microbial ecology.

Courses

Microbial Diversity Microbiology

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)
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Specialization Notes

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