Dr. Ken Ferens

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ken Ferens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering in 1996 from the University of Manitoba and has authored over 100 publications in research areas including cognitive machine learning and artificial intelligence. Ferens directs the Applied Cognitive Intelligence Research Group and has over 33 years of experience in computational intelligence. His research team focuses on developing cognitive, chaotic, and computationally intelligent algorithms for building software and hardware systems aimed at detecting cyber-attacks in computer and network systems. He collaborates with national and international industry partners and teaches graduate-level courses centered on Computer Network Security and Applied Computational Intelligence, providing students with both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in tackling vulnerabilities within modern systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.