Dr. Alan Wagner

Professor

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Biography

Alan Wagner is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. He has a B.Sc. (Honors) from Dalhousie University (1977), an M.Sc. from the University of Alberta (1983), and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1987). Since joining UBC, he has served as Assistant Professor from 1987 to 1997 and as Associate Professor starting in 1997. His research interests include parallel computing, particularly in how effective software can leverage hardware performance and aid programmers in designing and maintaining parallel applications. Wagner focuses on systems that utilize message-passing libraries such as MPI and PVM to optimize performance. His contributions to academia extend beyond research, as he also teaches a variety of courses related to computer networking and parallel algorithms. He has received the Cisco University Research Award for his contributions to the field. Full details of his research can be found on his homepage.

Research Interests

Parallel Computing System Software Message-Passing Libraries Performance Optimization

Courses

Introduction to Computer Networking Parallel Algorithms Architectures Topics in Computer Systems Introduction to Computer Systems

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
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  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
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  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.