Dr. George Shimizu

Professor

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Biography

George Kisa Hayashi Shimizu is a Professor at the University of Calgary with a distinguished academic background in Chemistry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Winnipeg in 1989 and completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at the University of Windsor in 1993. Professor Shimizu focuses on Inorganic Materials Chemistry, specifically metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). His current research involves gas separations, particularly carbon capture and ion conduction, and aims to translate findings into practical applications in collaboration with various industrial partners. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the field through patents, licenses, and grants. His work often explores the structural versatility of MOFs, investigating their microporous structures and potential applications in areas such as environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rio Tinto Alcan Award

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50th Anniversary Person Impact

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Research Excellence Award

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Strem Award for Pure Applied Inorganic Chemistry

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
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Specialization Notes

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