Dr. Jamal Bentahar

Professor

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Biography

Jamal Bentahar is a professor at the Concordia Institute of Information Systems Engineering at Concordia University. He completed his PhD in Computer Science at Laval University in 2005. His research interests include a wide range of topics in intelligent agents and multi-agent systems, focusing on areas such as agent-based software engineering, multi-agent interaction, and dialogue argumentation. He has made significant contributions to formal methods, validation, and automatic verification of systems. His work also encompasses non-classical logics, temporal and spatial reasoning, and decision theory. Bentahar's expertise extends to artificial intelligence, knowledge representation, and security in multi-agent systems. He is particularly interested in the Semantic Web, semantic grid computing, and service computing. Through his research, he aims to advance the understanding and development of intelligent systems that can interact and operate effectively in complex environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.