Dr. Rob Schincariol

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Biography

Rob Schincariol is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Western University. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University, awarded in 1993. His research focuses on hydrogeology, groundwater flow, heat transport, low-temperature geothermal energy, and permafrost hydrogeology. Schincariol's work regularly addresses issues such as groundwater sustainability, vulnerability, and water budgets. He has published extensively in top scientific journals, including studies on geothermal systems and transient transition factors in permafrost thaw and groundwater flow. His teaching includes courses on hydrogeology and global water sustainability, contributing to the education of future engineers and scientists in Earth Sciences. He is currently accepting new graduate students and is committed to advancing research in groundwater science and sustainable water management practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Earth Sciences 2281B: Geology for Engineers Earth Sciences 3340A: Watershed Hydrology Earth Sciences 3240F/G: Global Water Sustainability Earth Sciences 4440B: Hydrogeology: Principles, Processes & Professional Practice Geology 9540B: Hydrogeology: Principles, Processes & Professional Practice

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.