Dr. Tadros Ghobrial

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ghobrial is a specialist in river ice processes, ice-structure interaction, and ice-related flooding. He supervises and co-supervises a dozen students and has co-authored fifty journal and conference publications. He has successfully secured $1.7 million in research funding grants and contracts. Dr. Ghobrial collaborates with federal agencies such as Environment and Climate Change Canada, the National Research Council Canada, and provincial agencies, contributing significantly to the field of hydraulic engineering. He is actively engaged in international research collaborations with institutions like the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the US Army Corps of Engineers. He is a member of several committees related to river ice processes and serves as a guest editor for the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering and impactful roles in both teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Université Laval • Québec, Canada

Teaching and research in hydraulic engineering.

Research Professional

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Canada

Conducting research in water resources.

Water Resources Engineer

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants • Canada

Engineer focusing on hydraulic projects.

Research Teaching Assistant

2007-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Canada

Assisting in teaching and research.

Coastal Engineer

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants • Cairo, Egypt

Engineering work on coastal development.

Research Teaching Assistant

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Cairo University • Cairo, Egypt

Assisting in academic research and teaching.

Awards

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Étoile de l'enseignement

2025-01-01

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

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