Prospective Graduate Students

Fully funded Computer Science Ph.D. positions available now in the areas of VR and AI.

Purpose:

Examine how VR, AI, and games can be used to improve different aspects of training and education.

Admission requirements:

Should have completed a master's degree in computer science before starting Ph.D. If your degree is not in computer science, you may be considered if you have taken at least 4 required computer science courses (theory, systems, application, and software: listed below).
Should have strong teamwork skills and strong coding skills.
Should have co-authored at least one research paper, in an area related to either VR, HCI, AI, or games.
Last two years' courses (at least 20 courses, or 60 units if each course is 3 units) must have a minimum 3.3 GPA (out of 4), which is 16.5 out of 20, or 82.5%.
Non-English-speaking international students: TOEFL 97 or IELTS 7.0. GRE is not required.

Application deadlines:

For starting September 1, 2024: March 1, 2024 for international students, May 1, 2024 for Canadians. (January 15 for priority consideration.)
For starting January 1, 2025: July 1, 2024 for international students, September 1, 2024 for Canadians.

By joining my research group as a PhD student, you will have the chance to take on leadership and mentorship roles in my lab.
Qualified candidates are invited to send an email to me with your CV, unofficial academic transcripts, and your published paper, with "Prospective PhD Student" in the email subject.

Admission course requirements: All master's and PhD applicants must have taken at least one (third-year or above) undergraduate course in each of the 4 categories listed below:

If you are an undergraduate student at UCalgary, this is a list of courses you must have taken before you apply:

We have a guaranteed minimum funding package for our thesis-based graduate students. We also have funding to support students to attend academic conferences. Our graduate students receive health, dental, and vision insurance. Other benefits include maternity leave, partner leave, etc.

Transdisciplinary program: Computational Media Design (CMD), M.Sc. and Ph.D.:

Prospective students, I would be happy to answer your questions regarding my group. Due to the volume of emails I receive, I may not be able to respond to all applicants.