Dr. Thomas Walker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream in the field of Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Engineering from Carleton University, a Master of Science from Dalhousie University, and a Doctorate from the University of Toronto. Prof. Walker focuses on integrating data analytics, simulation of atmospheric chemistry and transport, and Earth observation to study the combined effects of atmospheric pollution on health and climate. He employs innovative teaching methods, including hackathons and citizen science, to prepare students for industry by engaging them in data analysis projects. His specific research interests encompass air quality management systems, atmospheric chemistry and physics, climate change, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence in data analysis and uncertainty quantification. He applies his expertise to various application areas, including monitoring methane fluxes from wildfires and wetlands, assessing air pollution reduction through green infrastructure, and developing policies for air quality management. His notable contributions extend to incorporating mobility data into the modeling of disease propagation.

Research Interests

Courses

ECOR 2050 Design/Analysis Experiments ENVE 4200/5200 Climate Change & Engineering ENVE 4003/ENVE 5101 Air Pollution & Emissions Control EGEN 5400 Overview Environmental Engineering Practices ENVE 5704 Data Assimilation Uncertainty Quantification ECOR 1045 Statics ECOR 1046 Mechanics ECOR 1053 Fundamentals Eng III ENVE 4918 Design Project ENVE 5703 Radiative Transfer

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.