Dr. Alonso Zavafer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Alonso Zavafer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Brock University. His research focuses on developing open instrumentation based on optics to study biological phenomena, particularly in photosynthetic organisms. He is also involved in the design of biosensors and biosensing methods applied to agriculture and aquaculture. Furthermore, Dr. Zavafer works on wastewater treatment using photobioprocessing techniques. He received his Ph.D. from the Australian National University, where his doctoral thesis concentrated on spectroscopic studies of photodamage and photoprotection in photosystem II. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honors from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he achieved a high GPA of 9.81/10. His work contributes to advancing the fields of photobiology and environmental biotechnology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.