Dr. Maria Amer

Professor

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Biography

Maria Amer is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University. She earned her Ph.D. from the Université du Québec, INRS in 2000. Her research expertise includes Video Processing, Computer Vision, and Video Analytics, focusing on advanced techniques in Deep Learning. Amer's contributions encompass various topics such as Object Tracking, Object Detection, Human Pose Estimation, and Video Quality Assessment. She explores Data Augmentation techniques and their applications in Artificial Immune Systems, along with Activity Recognition and Mobile Video Computing. Additionally, her work in Video Postproduction and Advanced TV Systems has established her as a key figure in the field. She is dedicated to advancing the integration of sophisticated video technologies in real-world applications.

Research Interests

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.