Dr. Hadis Karimipour

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hadis Karimipour is a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and Director of the Smart Cyber-Physical Systems Lab at the University of Calgary. He joined the University of Calgary in July 2021 after serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph from 2017 to 2021 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary from 2016 to 2017. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2016. His research focuses on addressing cyber threats highlighted in Canada's National Cyber Threat Assessment, with a specific emphasis on developing AI and machine learning techniques to bolster security in critical infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. Throughout his career, he has published extensively, with over 135 peer-reviewed articles and more than 8500 citations, placing him in the top 2% of globally cited researchers. Karimipour is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, actively mentoring students and promoting engagement among underrepresented groups. His work has secured significant funding and recognition, and he is involved with various committees and initiatives to advance critical infrastructure policy in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Canada Research Chair and Director of Smart Cyber-Physical Systems Lab.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-06-30

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research in engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Conducted research in cyber-physical systems.

Awards

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Outstanding Achievement Award

2023-01-01
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Killam Emerging Research Leader Award

2025-01-01
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Top 40 Under 40

2023-01-01
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Alumni Horizon Award

2023-01-01
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Top 25 Women of Influence

2025-01-01
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Canada’s Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

2025-01-01
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Schulich School of Engineering Excellence Award in Graduate Student Supervision

2024-01-01
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Canadian Security Top 10 40

2024-01-01
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ASTech Award Inspiring Innovations AI/ML Advancement

2024-01-01
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Inspiring Women in Cybersecurity

2023-01-01

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
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • 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.