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Professor Dr. John Makaran

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Biography

John Makaran received his B.E.Sc. in electrical engineering (1987), M.E.Sc. in mechanical engineering (1990), and Ph.D. in electrical engineering (2002) from the University of Western Ontario. In a career spanning over 30 years, he has worked for 3M Canada Ltd., Husky Injection Molding Systems, Siemens VDO Automotive Inc., Fanshawe College, and General Dynamics Land Systems Canada. His professional endeavors include product and process development, validation, and managing supplier quality issues. He was responsible for the electronics design of the world's first brushless motor used in automotive engine cooling applications. Makaran has taught at both college and university levels, including positions at Western University and the University of Toronto's M.Eng. program. Additionally, he has served as a consultant and expert witness in automotive sector-related issues.

Research Interests

Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Product Development Process Validation Automotive Engineering

Experience

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in the field of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86

Prerequisites

Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)

Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.