Dr. Walter Herzog

Professor

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Biography

Walter Herzog is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and Co-Director of the Human Performance Lab, where he holds the Benno Nigg Chair in Biomechanics. He completed his Doctorate in Biomechanics at the University of Iowa in 1985 and has focused his research on neuromechanics and musculoskeletal health, particularly in relation to osteoarthritis. Herzog has extensive expertise in the growth, healing, and adaptation of soft and hard tissues, and utilizes various experimental techniques including mechanical testing and finite element modeling. He has published over 700 refereed articles and authored several books and book chapters. Herzog's work has significant implications for understanding muscle contraction mechanisms and joint biomechanics.

Research Interests

Awards

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Doctor Honoris Causa

2025-01-01
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Top 10 Research Advances

2024-01-01
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CY Frank Legacy Award

2023-01-01
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McKeith Basic Science Award

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer

2021-01-01
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Killam Prize

2018-01-01

Courses

Research Seminar Bone Joint Biomechanics Advanced Muscle Mechanics Physiology

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.