Dr. Krzysztof Skonieczny

Associate Professor

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Biography

Krzysztof Skonieczny is an Associate Professor Tier 2 Canada Research Chair specializing in Aerospace Robotics at Concordia University. He has an academic background that includes a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in Robotics and an MASc alongside a BASc from the University of Toronto. His research interests encompass a broad range of topics within the field of robotics, particularly focusing on space robotics and planetary rovers. He explores critical areas such as robot mobility, vehicle-terrain interactions, advanced 3D printing techniques, robotic excavation and construction, and reduced gravity experimentation. Additionally, he investigates applications of computer vision within robotics. Skonieczny is actively involved in thesis supervision for students in Electrical and Computer Engineering at both the master's and doctoral levels.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.