Dr. Rodolfo Meyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rodolfo Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. He earned his Doctorate in Philosophy, focusing on Geology and Related Sciences from the University of Calgary in 1998. His research interests include Sedimentology, Petrophysics, and Petroleum Geology, with a strong emphasis on Geoscience education. Meyer studies the history and characteristics of sedimentary rocks, including provenance, diagenesis, and burial effects. He investigates the geometric links between stratigraphic stacking and sedimentary body characteristics and has been involved in comparing data from well-exposed outcrops with subsurface samples. Additionally, Meyer explores pedagogical methods to enhance learning in students, particularly in the use of 3-D visualization techniques in GeoScience. He has multiple publications to his name, focusing on various aspects of sedimentary geology and reservoir quality. His commitment to research and teaching is evident in his active involvement in exploring innovative approaches to student assessment and learning.

Research Interests

Awards

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Service Award

2018-01-01
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Dean's List Reception

2017-01-01
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Excellence in Oral Presentation

2003-01-01
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Ph.D. Thesis Award

1998-01-01

Courses

Sedimentary Rocks Processes Introduction Petroleum Geology 3D Geologic Structures Methods Surficial Systems

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.