Dr. Marco Bertola

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Biography

Marco Bertola is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University. He holds a Ph.D. from SISSA-ISAS in Trieste, Italy, awarded in 1999. His research interests encompass Mathematical Physics, particularly focusing on Integrable Systems, Inverse Problems, Asymptotic Analysis of Nonlinear Integrable Equations, and Moduli Spaces. His significant contributions include works on the Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation, addressings phenomena such as rogue waves and gradient catastrophes. Bertola has published extensively in prestigious journals, presenting findings on critical measures of higher genus Riemann surfaces and singular limits of finite Hilbert transform operators. He is recognized for his analysis of the spectral properties of Hilbert transform operators across multiple intervals and has engaged in collaborative research, yielding impactful results in the area of mathematical physics. He is currently on sabbatical leave until the end of 2025 and continues to contribute to the field through various publications and academic activities.

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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
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Specialization Notes

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