Dr. Behrad Gholipour

Associate Professor

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Biography

Behrad Gholipour is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. He leads the Alberta Metal-Chalcogenide Manufacturing Facility (AM2F) as well as the Nanoscale Optics Lab. Behrad's research focuses on materials-level engineering and the design of reconfigurable nanoscale integrated optoelectronic devices using chalcogenide and perovskite semiconductors. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Science and Nature. His work has attracted significant public interest, being featured in notable news outlets including Yahoo News and Science Daily. Behrad is a frequent referee for major journals in nanotechnology and maintains an active role in editorial boards. He is also a recipient of the UK ICT Pioneer and the Petro-Canada Young Innovator awards. His teaching includes advanced topics in microfabrication and nanoscale optics.

Research Interests

Nanotechnology Materials Reconfigurable Optoelectronics Metamaterials Phase Change Materials Nanoscale Sensing Telecommunication Physical Vapor Deposition Nanofabrication Chalcogenides Perovskites Metal-Oxides Memory Waveguides Photovoltaics Thermoelectrics Biomedical Engineering Communications Engineering Electromagnetics Microwaves Integrated Circuits Systems Microsystems Nanodevices Photonics Plasmas Solid State Electronics

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of electrical and computer engineering with a focus on optoelectronics and nanotechnology.

Courses

ECE 457 - Microfabrication Devices ECE 558 - Microfabrication Nanofabrication Topics ECE 770 - Advanced Topics Nanoscale Optics ECE 210 - Introduction Digital Logic Design

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management