Dr. Marc Dignam

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Biography

Marc Dignam is a Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Queen's University. He specializes in theoretical computational research with a focus on nonlinear optics, photonic crystals, microcavities, optical waveguide arrays, ultrafast coherent dynamics, excitons, and semiconductor nanostructures. He actively leads the Dignam Group at Queen's University, which is involved in groundbreaking work in the field of nanophotonics. Dignam has a PhD from the University of Toronto and has made significant contributions to the understanding of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. His expertise combines theoretical insights with practical applications to advance knowledge in condensed matter physics and optics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.