Dr. Sumi Siddiqua

Professor

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Biography

Sumi Siddiqua completed her PhD in Geo-environmental Engineering at Cardiff University, focusing on developing thermal-hydraulic-mechanical models for nuclear waste repository design. She held a post-doctoral fellowship at the Geotechnical Laboratory of the University of Manitoba and is the lead researcher at the CFI-funded Advanced Geomaterials Testing Lab at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia. Dr. Siddiqua's research encompasses nuclear waste repositories, energy pipelines, chemical stabilization of road subgrade materials, and the interaction of soil with industry by-products. She is actively involved in the Canadian Geotechnical Society, serving as the Chair of the Society’s Education Committee, and is a strong proponent of Women in Science and Engineering at UBC Okanagan.

Research Interests

Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical-Chemical Behaviour of Soil Deep Underground Nuclear Waste Disposal Modeling Contaminant Migration Expansive, Collapsible Organic Soil Landfill Cover System Soft Ground Improvement Sustainable Infrastructure Chemical Stabilization Techniques for Roads

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC

Sumi Siddiqua is a professor in the School of Engineering.

Awards

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Outstanding Researcher Award

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Outstanding Service Award

Courses

ENGR 340 SOIL MECHANICS ENGR 440 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING ENGR 444 SOLID WASTE ENGINEERING Multiple Graduate-Level Courses in Areas Energy Environment

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.