Dr. Monica Cojocaru

Associate Professor

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Biography

Monica Cojocaru is an Associate Dean of Research for Graduate Studies at the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph, where she has been a faculty member since 2003. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Queen’s University, obtained in 2002. Cojocaru held an NSERC postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre des Researches Mathematiques in Montreal in 2003, and she has held visiting positions at various prestigious institutions including Harvard and Northwestern Universities. Her research primarily focuses on non-smooth dynamical systems and complex systems, with applications in mathematical modeling, game theory, and population health. Cojocaru's work addresses equilibrium problems from various domains including economics and infectious disease modeling. Notable collaborations include her current work with the University of Limoges on AI methods in generalized Nash games. She is actively involved in seeking academic-industry partnerships and has contributed to multiple publications addressing COVID-19's impact on population behavior in Ontario, Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean, Research Graduate Studies

2003-01-01 — Present

College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw research initiatives and collaborations in graduate studies.

Awards

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NSERC Collaborative Research Development Grant

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Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Accelerator Award

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NSERC Discovery Grant

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NSERC Engage Grant

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Canada-US Fulbright Foundation Eco-Leadership 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).