Dr. Maral Aminpour

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maral Aminpour is currently appointed to the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where her research focuses on computational approaches to improve drug discovery and understand biological systems interactions. Her lab specializes in developing computer models aimed at aiding drug discovery processes. Her current projects include repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 treatments, optimizing anti-tubulin drugs for cancer therapy, and creating innovative software that combines artificial intelligence with physics-based methods to study protein-protein interactions. Through her work, she aims to contribute significantly to the fields of precision health and biomedical engineering. Maral is also invested in educating the next generation of biomedical engineers through her teaching.

Research Interests

Courses

BME 620 - Rational Drug Design and Discovery: Principles and Applications

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management