Dr. Farideh Jalilehvand

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Biography

Farideh Jalilehvand is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Chemistry. She has a rich educational background with a Doctorate in Philosophy from both the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Ochanomizu University, as well as a Master's degree from Sharif University of Technology. Dr. Jalilehvand’s research focuses on the development of metal-based anticancer drugs, investigating how chemical speciation and coordination chemistry influence the therapeutic effects of metal complexes. She employs advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence microscopy, to study the interactions between metal ions and biological molecules. Her work aims to uncover the fundamental mechanisms of cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of these compounds, contributing to potential therapeutic advancements in cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Supervision

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Teaching Activity Award (Erasmus+)

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Distinguished Professional

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Faculty Award

Courses

General Chemistry: Structure Bonding Inorganic Chemistry: Transition Metals Research Chemistry Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: Transition Metals

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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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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