Dr. Joel Reardon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joel Reardon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary. He obtained his PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich in 2015, and previously earned both a Master of Mathematics and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, specializing in Computer Science, Combinatorics, and Optimization. His research interests lie in the areas of network security, privacy, and the security implications of machine learning algorithms. He has published extensively in these fields and is actively engaged in teaching various courses related to network systems security and information security at the university.

Research Interests

Network Security Systems Security

Courses

CPSC 526 Network Systems Security CPSC 626 ISEC 603 Network Security ISEC 631

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.