Dr. Karolina Valente

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karolina Papera Valente is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Her teaching interests cover a broad spectrum of topics, including materials science, 3D printing, bioprinting, biosensors, and microfluidics. With a deep expertise in tissue engineering and oncology, she is involved in both teaching and curriculum development. Karolina teaches various Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Mechanical Engineering (MECH) courses, including physiology and specialized courses related to 3D printing and tissue engineering. She has also developed a new course focused on Materials Science for BME, enhancing the lab content for courses such as BME 200 and BME 320. Her passion lies in advancing education in these innovative fields, where she integrates current research with practical applications to inspire her students.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Currently serving as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on instructing students in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses.

Requirements for University of Victoria

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:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.