Dr. Mark Lanthier

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mark Lanthier has a long history at Carleton University. He received his undergraduate degree from the School of Computer Science, then continued at the university to obtain his master's degree in 1993 and his Ph.D. in 1999. He began teaching at Carleton as an instructor in 1997 and was appointed as an assistant professor in 2000. His research interests are focused on robotics, artificial life, and computational geometry. Dr. Lanthier has worked with numerous students on research projects involving robotic simulation coordination, robotic path planning, and robotic sensing design. He is also involved in practical applications of robots, with specific research in simulation coordination, multi-robot path planning using computational geometry techniques, coordinated mapping, searching, and task partitioning, as well as controlling robots with external sensing and 3D imaging.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

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:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.