Dr. Kama Szereszewski

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kama Szereszewski is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at Carleton University, specializing in Biochemistry. His current work focuses on advancing biotechnology entrepreneurship and bridging the gap between industry and academia, with an emphasis on fostering strong connections with industry partners and startup companies in sectors such as medicine, health, food, environment, and agriculture. Szereszewski is also interested in the intersection of biotechnology with software, big data, and artificial intelligence. He is instrumental in driving innovation in the graduate biotechnology program at Carleton, equipping students with the necessary industry knowledge and credentials to excel in their careers. His research interests are deeply rooted in his industry background, particularly in areas such as regenerative medicine, medical devices, medical scaffolds, neuroscience, and biohacking. His Ph.D. work centered on inflammation, DNA damage, and neuroprotection, and he is particularly fascinated by the interconnection between the gut microbiome and the brain, genomic sequencing, and microRNAs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Focuses on biotechnology entrepreneurship and bridging the gap between industry and academia.

Patents

Dermal Fillers

EP4161603A1 2023-04-12

A patent focused on dermal fillers.

Plant-derived aerogels, hydrogels, foams, methods uses thereof

WO2022087750A1 2022-05-05

Patent related to plant-derived materials.

Composite Biomaterials

EP3969566A1 2022-03-23

Patent focused on composite biomaterials.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.