Dr. Jozef Nissimov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jozef Nissimov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, where he leads the Nissimov Lab, focusing on environmental virology. His research examines the biotic and abiotic factors affecting ecological interactions between important algal and cyanobacterial hosts and viruses. Nissimov's lab utilizes cutting-edge technologies in molecular biology and microbiology, including next-generation sequencing and flow cytometry, to conduct laboratory experiments and field studies. Additionally, the lab investigates the antiviral potential of bioactive compounds from cyanobacteria and collaborates on novel sequencing approaches to study agricultural viruses and SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. Nissimov's research interests encompass various areas within virology and microbiology, including virus ecology, limnology, marine biology, and microbial host-virus interactions. He holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Biosciences from Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Nottingham. Nissimov has contributed significantly to academia through teaching and editorial roles, as well as serving in several professional associations.

Research Interests

Awards

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Exceptional Service

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Norma J. Lang Early Career Research Fellowship

Courses

BIOL 241 - Introduction Applied Microbiology BIOL 442 - Virology BIOL 450 - Marine Biology

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.