Dr. Marzieh Amini

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marzieh Amini is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, cross-appointed to the School of Information Technology and the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. She coordinates the Optical Systems Sensors undergraduate program and has extensive experience as a data scientist, having previously worked at BlueCity.ai, developing automatic traffic monitoring systems using 3D LiDAR sensors. Amini completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Visual Motor Research Lab in the McGill Center for Intelligent Machines, where she honed her research skills. Her research interests encompass computer vision, remote sensing, sensor fusion, and biomedical signal processing, with particular emphasis on autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems. With numerous awards including the NSERC Discovery Grant and Industrial Research Contracts, Amini is actively involved in technical committees, editorial boards, and various IEEE initiatives supporting women in engineering and technology. She has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals and conferences in her areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering and the School of Information Technology.

Data Scientist

— Present

BlueCity.ai •

Developed automatic traffic monitoring systems using 3D LiDAR sensors.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Visual Motor Research Lab, McGill Center for Intelligent Machines • Montreal, QC, Canada

Conducted research in visual and motor science.

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.