Dr. Kunal Karan

Professor

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Biography

Kunal Karan is a professor at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. He serves as the Associate Director of the Calgary Advanced Energy Conversion Storage Research. Karan has a diverse educational background, having earned his B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1992, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1994 and 1999, respectively. His research revolves around advanced materials and their application in clean energy and health technologies, aligning with UCalgary's Research Innovation Plan. Karan’s work is critically focused on developing high-performance materials for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, which are vital for achieving Canada’s zero-emissions goal by 2050. His lab has pioneered advancements in catalysts, biocompatible coatings, and nanomaterials for various biomedical applications. Additionally, Karan's commitment to teaching has been recognized through multiple awards, highlighting his impact on the academic community and his students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Distinguished Alumni

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UCalgary Student Union Teaching Excellence Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

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GSA Excellence Award

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Energy Innovator Award - 3rd Prize

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Poster Award

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Excellence Teaching - Engineering Student Society

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Early Researchers Award

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Engineering Society Golden Apple Award

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Engineering Society Golden Apple Award

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Engineering Society Golden Apple Award

Courses

Chemical Engineering Kinetics Chemical Process Design

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.