Dr. Xu Chu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xu Chu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. He specializes in Geochemistry and Petrology, focusing on the complex interactions within Earth materials and processes. His research interests include hard-rock petrology, orogenic dynamics, and geochemical processes associated with heat transport within the lithosphere. Through field-based studies and experimental petrology, Xu aims to improve the fundamental theories of petrologic thermodynamics and kinetics. His modeling efforts seek to reveal geological histories documented in natural rocks, making significant contributions to our understanding of geological processes. Xu is also involved in numerical simulations, applying petrologic tools across diverse geological settings, thereby advancing the field of Earth Sciences.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology