Dr. Sathish Ponnurangam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sathish Ponnurangam is an Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the University of Madras (1999), a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2002), and a Ph.D. in Earth Environmental Engineering from Columbia University (2012). His research interests focus on sustainable resource extraction, advanced electrochemical water treatment, soil remediation methods, and electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to N2. He also investigates screening battery materials and molecular assemblies in fuel cell systems, aiming to innovate and contribute to environmentally sustainable technologies. He is active in university strategic initiatives and has taught various courses including Chemical Thermodynamics and Principles of Environmental Engineering. Ponnurangam has received multiple awards for his research and teaching achievements at the Schulich School of Engineering, which highlight his commitment to excellence in academia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Research Achievement Award

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Research Achievement Award

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Teaching Achievement Award

Courses

Chemical Thermodynamics Intro to Sustainable Development Principles of Environmental Engineering Sustainability

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.