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Signal Processing Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in signal processing in canada
183 professors found
University of Quebec
Canada
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Statistics
Signal Processing
Discrete-time Systems
Convolution Theory
Professor
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Breast Imaging
Microwave Engineering
Signal Processing
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Electromagnetic
Quantitative Imaging
Computational Electromagnetics
Microwave Engineering
Assistant Professor
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Ultrasonography
Quantitative Imaging
Echocardiography
Queen’s University
Canada
Research Interests
Internet Of Things
Electromagnetic
Radar Technology
Sensor Fusion
Distributed Sensing
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Industrial Automation
Business Analytics
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Application
Signal Processing
York University
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Cardiology
Physiological Monitoring
Electrophysiology
Signal Processing
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor
Carleton University
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Exercise Physiology
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Human Movement
Frequency-domain Analysis
Professor
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Mimo Systems
Radio Frequency Engineering
Channel Modeling
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Dalhousie University
Canada
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1 month ago
Wu Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada is recruiting PhD and MSc/Master's students for research on biodegradable thread-based materials for soft transient electronics . The opportunity sits at the intersection of materials science , biomedical engineering , bioelectronics , microfluidics , biosensors , electrochemistry , and analytical chemistry . The post specifically welcomes applicants with experience in these areas or related fields. Interested candidates should email yunyun.w...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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University of Alberta
Canada
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1 month ago
Top university
I am recruiting a PhD student in artificial intelligence for PET imaging and medical image analysis.
PhD opportunity at the University of Alberta in the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging for research on artificial intelligence in PET imaging and medical image analysis . The project is aimed at quantitative PET imaging, with a strong emphasis on computational and data-driven methods relevant to medical physics and imaging science. The post is especially suitable for applicants with backgrounds in medical physics , biomedical engineering , computer science , physics , mathematics , o...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mathematics
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1 month ago
University of Waterloo
Canada
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3 weeks ago
Fully funded MASc and PhD positions are available in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Waterloo in Canada, focused on orthopaedic medical device design . The opportunity is within the Biomechanics of Medical Devices Research Group and the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program. The research theme is well suited to students interested in experimental biomechanics , medical device evaluation , mechanical testing , imaging , and 3D printing , with applications in orthopaedic device devel...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Imaging
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3 weeks ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Assistant Professor
Université de Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Supply Chain Management
Mathematical Programming
Combinatorial Optimization
Equilibrium Theory
Professor
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Seismology
Geophysics
Seismic Imaging
Waveform Analysis
Signal Processing
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Computer Graphics
Photography
Computer Vision
Optical Flow
Visual Neuroscience
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Alberta
Top university
Canada
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1 week ago
Top university
PhD position available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. The research group is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student to work on Artificial Intelligence in Wireless Communications , with possible directions including AI/ML for next-generation wireless systems (5G/6G and beyond), agentic AI and intelligent wireless networks, AI-driven resource allocation and network optimization, reinforcement learning and deep learni...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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