Dr. Faramarz Samavati

Professor

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Biography

Faramarz Samavati is a Professor at the University of Calgary, involved in research areas including Computer Graphics, Interactive Games Graphics, 3D Imaging Modeling, and Scientific Computations. He completed his Doctorate in Computer Science at Sharif University of Technology in 1999, following a Master's degree in Mathematics in 1991 and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Computer Science in 1987 from the same institution. His expertise is reflected in his leadership roles and numerous accolades in the field. He has received several awards for his contributions to computer graphics, including the ACM/Eurographics Paper Award in 2017 and the Great Supervisor Award from the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary in 2014. His work in the field has led to multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals where he collaborates on topics such as digital earth systems and multiresolution mapping. Samavati is also involved with various courses at the University of Calgary, sharing his knowledge of computer graphics with students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Paper Award

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Outstanding Leadership

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Great Supervisor Award

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Honoured President

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Cited Paper

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Nomination for Killam Graduate Supervision Mentoring Award

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Digital Alberta Awards

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Graduate Supervision Excellence Award

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IEEE Computer Graphics Applications Paper Award

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Nomination for Killam Graduate Supervision Mentoring Award

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Killam Graduate Supervision Mentoring Award

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Recognition Service Award

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Research Achievement Award

Courses

Introduction to Computer Graphics Modelling Computer Graphics Computational Techniques in Graphics Visualization

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
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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