Dr. Frank Maurer

Professor

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Biography

Frank Maurer is a Professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in the fields of Extended Reality (XR) and immersive analytics. He holds a Diplom in Computer Science as well as a Doctorate in the same field, both from the University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. With a research focus that spans numerous cutting-edge areas, he is heavily involved in the development and testing of XR applications, emphasizing test-driven development and empirically-based design guidelines. His work includes exploring serious metaverse applications and investigating the impact of 5G networks on XR technologies. Throughout his career, Maurer has actively sought research collaborations and partners to advance the application of XR in health and other serious applications. He teaches various courses related to research methods in computer science and is committed to shaping the future of technology through innovative research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Research Methods

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.