Dr. Cyrus Shafai

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Biography

Cyrus Shafai is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research/Graduate Programs) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba. He holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. from the University of Manitoba and a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. His research interests lie in the field of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), focusing on technologies that integrate mechanical and electrical systems at the microscale. Shafai's work encompasses various applications, including medical devices, chemical biological analysis, telecommunications, and smart agriculture. He leads a highly interdisciplinary laboratory that engages with different groups on campus, focusing on innovative MEMS technologies such as actuators, micro-sensors, and smart agriculture sensors. His laboratory is well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for MEMS fabrication and analysis, supporting research and development in this cutting-edge field. Moreover, Shafai is dedicated to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students interested in MEMS microfabrication.

Research Interests

Courses

ENG 1450 Introduction to Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 4100 Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication ECE 7440 Microelectronic Fabrication High Vacuum Technology ECE 7190 Micromachining MEMS

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.