Dr. Jozef Nissimov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jozef Nissimov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, involved in the Nissimov Lab, which focuses on the environmental virology ecology of algal and cyanobacterial hosts and their interactions with viruses. His research interests encompass studying the ecological factors that affect the dynamics of these relationships in natural habitats such as lakes and oceans. Nissimov employs advanced molecular biology techniques including next-generation sequencing and flow cytometry to explore co-evolutionary relationships and the antiviral potential of bioactive compounds found in cyanobacteria. He is also engaged in the development of novel sequencing approaches and computational tools to investigate viruses affecting agriculture and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Jozef’s educational background includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Biosciences from the University of Nottingham. He has received several accolades for his contributions including the Norma J. Lang Early Career Research Fellowship from the Phycological Society of America.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Teaching various biology courses and leading research in virology and microbiology.

Awards

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Exceptional Service ECR Director

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Norma J. Lang Early Career Research Fellowship

Requirements for University of Waterloo

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.