Dr. Makhsud Saidaminov

Associate Professor

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Biography

Makhsud Saidaminov is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Advanced Functional Materials at the University of Victoria. His research focuses on the chemistry and physics of all-inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic materials for applications in solar cells and optoelectronics. He has expertise in areas such as solar cells, X-ray detectors, high-throughput synthesis, and solution-processed semiconductors. Prior to his current position, he completed his PhD at Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2013 and was a Banting Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto from 2017 to 2019. In addition to his research, Dr. Saidaminov is involved in teaching materials science and engineering, as well as optoelectronic devices. More about his work and research opportunities can be found on his lab website.

Research Interests

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.