Dr. Won Chang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Won Jae Chang is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the Department of Civil Geological Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on geoenvironmental and environmental engineering, specifically at the intersection of environmental chemistry and biotechnology. His current projects explore bioremediation, particularly in cold climates, to effectively degrade petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated soils. He aims to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly remediation technologies that can withstand seasonal freeze-thaw conditions. Chang has contributed to the field with research on microbial community characterization and the role of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in site remediation. He has a strong educational background with a B.Sc. from Hanyang University, an M.Sc. from the University of Alberta, and a Ph.D. from McGill University, where he also held positions as a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Graduate Research Assistant.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-08-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Teaching and conducting research in Civil Geological Environmental Engineering.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

2010-06-01 — 2012-07-01

McGill University • Montreal, QC

Research in Civil Engineering.

Graduate Research Assistant

2005-09-01 — 2010-06-30

McGill University • Montreal, QC

Supported research in Civil Engineering.

Researcher

2005-01-01 — 2005-04-30

Korea Institute of Construction Technology (KICT) • South Korea

Worked on Geoenvironmental Engineering projects.

Graduate Research Assistant

2002-09-01 — 2004-12-31

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Assisted in research in Civil Environmental Engineering.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.