Dr. John Zhang

Professor

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Biography

John Xiupu Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University. He completed his Ph.D. at the Technical University of Denmark in 1996. His research primarily focuses on photonics, fiber-optic communications, wireless communications, quantum dot semiconductor lasers, high-power broadband photodiodes, and broadband optical receivers. As a thesis supervisor, he oversees graduate students in the Master's and Ph.D. programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Zhang's contributions to his field include advancements in radio fiber transmission systems and semiconductor quantum dot lasers. He is committed to advancing education and research in the areas of electrical engineering and computer science, and he actively seeks out new students to join his research group to explore various facets of communication technologies.

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
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Specialization Notes

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