Dr. Jan Ciborowski

Professor

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Biography

Jan Ciborowski obtained his PhD in Zoology from the University of Alberta, focusing on the interactions of river flow patterns with aquatic invertebrate behaviors. As a postdoctoral fellow at the same university, he investigated how black fly larvae optimize their positions to enhance feeding efficiency while minimizing competition. He later joined the University of Windsor as a faculty member, where he developed interests in aquatic ecotoxicology and the role of benthic invertebrates in contaminant transfers within food webs. His research spans the western Lake Erie wetlands and the Alberta oil sands region, concentrating on the effects of environmental disturbances on aquatic ecosystems. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he collaborates with scientists in monitoring the health of Great Lakes wetlands and building environmental indicators utilizing various aquatic organisms. Ciborowski is also involved in analyzing wetland restoration and the ecological dynamics surrounding oil sands mining, providing opportunities for students to engage in critical research.

Research Interests

Courses

ECOL 530A Honours Research Project Ecology Fall 2022 ECOL 530B Winter 2023

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.