Dr. Bhavin Shastri

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bhavin Shastri is an Associate Professor at Queen's University, specializing in the fields of photonic physics and neuromorphic computing. His research focuses on developing innovative computing systems that utilize photonic technologies to enhance signal processing, information processing, and artificial intelligence applications. Through an interdisciplinary approach, he integrates nanophotonics— the study of light at small scales — with complex systems such as neural networks. Shastri’s work explores novel substrates including compound semiconductors, silicon, and ferroelectric materials. He is known for creating photonic processors that can perform real-time applications like mathematical optimization and scientific computing. His contributions to photonic computing have garnered recognition, including the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the Early Researcher Award from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities in Ontario. His extensive publication record includes cutting-edge research in various high-impact scientific journals. Shastri is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and is a member of the Royal Society of Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of photonic physics and computational systems.

Awards

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

2025-01-01
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Member

2024-01-01
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Science News 10 Scientists to Watch

2024-01-01
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Canada Research Chair

2024-01-01
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Early Researcher Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.