Dr. Ian Stavness

Professor

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Biography

Ian Stavness is a professor and department head in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 2010, following a Master’s degree in the same field in 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His research interests lie primarily in Biomedical Computation and Visualization, with significant contributions to Biomechanical Modeling, Medical Image Processing, Computer Graphics, Physics-based Animation, and the development of advanced 3D Display technologies. Before his tenure at the University of Saskatchewan, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Bioengineering at Stanford University in 2012. His academic contributions include teaching various courses related to computer science, including CMPT 270, CMPT 485, CMPT 829, and CMPT 898.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Conducted research in the field of Bioengineering.

Courses

CMPT 270 CMPT 485 CMPT 829 CMPT 898

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.