Dr. Dennis Peters

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Dennis Peters is an interim associate vice-president (academic) at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he has been a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 1998. His research focuses on design verification techniques for software in computer systems, with a particular emphasis on high-performance computing and real-time applications in parallel distributed processing. Dr. Peters is actively involved in the professional engineering community in Canada and has held notable positions such as chair of the Board of Directors for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland Labrador (PEGNL) and Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB). His teaching spans a broad range from introductory programming courses to advanced topics in real-time operating systems and concurrent programming. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and sailing in the stunning bays of Newfoundland when the weather permits.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada

Teaching and research in Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on software design verification and high-performance computing.

Awards

#2019

Canadian Leadership Service Award

2019-01-01
#2018

Award of Service

2018-01-01
#2011

Teaching Award

2011-01-01
#2010

Eastern Canada Merit Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)