Dr. Michael Wirth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Wirth is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and joined the university in 2000. Wirth's research encompasses various themes including recursion, historical programming language design, digital photography, and image processing. He investigates classical algorithms and pedagogy related to recursion, as well as the evolution of programming languages, focusing on historical languages, language designers, and the reengineering of legacy languages. In digital photography, he explores the technical aspects of both digital and analog cameras, the aesthetics of photography, and image processing algorithms. He has published work on his research themes, contributing to blogs in relevant areas. Wirth was honored with the Distinguished Professorial Award by the University of Guelph Faculty Association in 2003.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Professorial Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).