Dr. Dimitry Sediako

Professor

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Biography

Dimitry Sediako received his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering in 1987. With a career spanning over 30 years in research and development in steel, aluminum, and magnesium metallurgy, he has spent 20 years in the industry. His recent research focuses on utilizing the unique properties of neutrons for direct stress measurements and phase analysis of metal parts, in collaboration with several automotive manufacturers and suppliers. His interests include stress characterization in automotive, aerospace, and marine powertrain components, and he conducts in-situ studies of solidification and phase evolution using high-temperature aluminum and magnesium alloys. Sediako has authored over 200 articles and is a licensed Professional Engineer, having been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering in 2014 and as a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in 2023.

Research Interests

Manufacturing Metallurgy Material Properties Stress Analysis Alloy Development

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC, Canada

Professor in the School of Engineering specializing in manufacturing and metallurgical engineering.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.