Dr. Minglun Gong

Professor

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Biography

Minglun Gong received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Alberta in 2003. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Laurentian University and later moved to Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010 and Full Professor in 2015. In 2019, he joined the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph as a Full Professor and Director. His research interests encompass a range of topics in visual computing, including computer graphics, computer vision, image processing, and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on geometric modeling and visualization, image synthesis, and information visualization techniques, with applications in robotics and mobile sensing. He has received several grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and has served as an associate editor for esteemed journals in the field. Additionally, he has held visiting professor positions at institutions in China. Gong is actively involved in exploring new methodologies within his research themes, including stereo vision techniques and advanced motion estimation methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor, Director

— Present

University of Guelph, School of Computer Science • Guelph, ON, Canada

Leading the School of Computer Science, overseeing academic programs and research initiatives.

Full Professor

— Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada

Taught and conducted research in visual computing and computer graphics.

Associate Professor

— Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada

Promoted position involving advanced research and curriculum development.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Laurentian University • Sudbury, ON, Canada

Initiated academic career, contributing to teaching and research in computer science.

Awards

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NSERC Discovery Grant

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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship

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).