George Jarjoura

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Associate Professor at Dalhousie University

Canada

Overview

George Jarjoura is a materials and corrosion engineering expert with over 20 years of experience. As Director of the Engineering Core Division at Dalhousie University, he leads curriculum development for over 800 students, oversees faculty, and fosters key industry partnerships to translate research into practical solutions. He holds both a PhD and MASc from Dalhousie.

He is a passionate advocate for students and faculty, publicly expressing concern over administrative actions that could harm student opportunities and the universitys reputation. He believes in creating a collaborative and research-driven environment for the next generation of engineers.

Unique fact: He has designed and implemented innovative, hands-on laboratory courses to better integrate real-world design projects into the engineering curriculum.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Corrosion Engineering
His primary area of research for over two decades, focusing on corrosion protection, electrochemical processing, and advanced composite coatings.
Engineering Education
As a director and professor, he is deeply involved in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and creating innovative teaching initiatives for engineering students.
Student Welfare
Publicly voiced concerns about a faculty lockout's impact on students, including the loss of grants, stalled labs, delayed graduations, and missed job opportunities.

Media Appearances

George Jarjoura - Department of Mechanical Engineering. Featured in Dalhousie University – Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Work History

9-2016 - 2-2025
Associate Professor at Dalhousie University
9-2007 - 6-2024
Director, Engineering Core Division at Dalhousie University
9-2005 - 9-2016
Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University
6-2004 - 4-2005
Post Doctoral Associate at Dalhousie University

Education

2000 - 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Dalhousie University
1997 - 2000
Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) from Dalhousie University

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