Dr. Katherine Elvira

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Elvira is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 at the University of Victoria, specializing in microfluidics and drug discovery. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and has substantial experience as a Senior Scientist and Lecturer at ETH Zürich. Her research primarily focuses on developing microfluidic technologies for drug discovery and healthcare applications, emphasizing commercialization and industrial collaborations. Elvira's work integrates chemistry, biology, and engineering, with projects that include droplet-based cell assays, surfactant kinetics, artificial cells, and computational optimization of surface chemistry. Her research not only aims to advance the field of microfluidics but also considers practical applications in patient analytics and healthcare solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist/Lecturer

— Present

ETH Zürich • Switzerland

Taught and conducted research in the field of microfluidics and analytical chemistry.

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.