Dr. Christopher Sun

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Sun is a Professor at the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management and a Scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. His research interests lie at the intersection of optimization, artificial intelligence, public health, and health equity. Primarily, his work revolves around utilizing data-driven optimization, machine learning, and simulation techniques to inform the design of healthcare systems and the development of public health policies. He has collaborated with multiple health institutes including Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Emergency Medical Services, Israel National Emergency Medical Services, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Gentofte Hospital. Christopher received his BASc in Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto. He was also a Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Christopher has published in leading journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Health Affairs. He received a CIHR Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and an American Heart Association Young Investigator Award. He has been recognized in the Citizen CPR Foundation’s 40 Under 40 List (Class of 2021).

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History