Dr. Aninda Sinha

Professor

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Biography

Aninda Sinha is a theoretical physicist primarily focused on quantum field theory, string theory, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. He holds the position of Professor at the University of Calgary, where he continues to advance research in quantum computing and related areas. His educational background includes a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge, UK, completed in 2005. Throughout his career, he has held prestigious fellowships and received several notable awards that highlight his contributions to the field, including a fellowship from the Indian Academy of Sciences and various prizes from the Indian government for his scientific achievements. Sinha's work is recognized for its depth and impact, particularly in developing theoretical frameworks that bridge concepts in quantum theory with practical applications in computing.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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SSB Prize

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ICTP Prize

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Swarnajayanti Fellowship

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Ramanujan Fellowship

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Rayleigh Knight Prize

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Mayhew Prize

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.