Dr. April Khademi

Associate Professor

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Biography

April Khademi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, and her expertise includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and medical imaging. Khademi's research focuses on the application of automated algorithms to enhance medical imaging, particularly in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases and characterizing cancers through digital pathology. Her transition from academia to industry has equipped her with the skills necessary to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation in clinical settings. As a pioneer in integrating AI into healthcare, she advocates for the transformative potential of technology in improving patient care. Khademi has been recognized with several prestigious awards such as the Google Canada Anita Borg Scholar Award and the NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Doctoral Scholarship. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, impactful design-based labs, and the importance of adapting to advancements in technology in the medical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Electrical, Computer Biomedical Engineering, focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging.

Awards

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Google Canada Anita Borg Scholar Award

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NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Doctoral Scholarship

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Governor General’s Gold Medal

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L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Scholarship

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering