Dr. Daniel Kwok

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Kwok is an Associate Professor in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, specializing in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Applied Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, earned in 1992, 1994, and 1998 respectively. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including Nano-MEMS, nanotechnology, and nanofabrication techniques, such as soft-lithography and molecular self-assembly. He investigates critical scientific areas like microchannel flow, interfacial phenomena, surface characterization, and surface thermodynamics. Additionally, his work extends to complex issues in biodiagnosis and simulation methods, including lattice Boltzmann and molecular dynamics for fluidic applications. Throughout his career, Professor Kwok has taught various courses related to mechanical engineering thermodynamics, contributing significantly to the academic community through both teaching and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.