Dr. Neil Bruce

Professor

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Biography

Neil Bruce received his PhD in Computer Science from York University in 2008. He has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control in Sophia-Antipolis, France, and at York University. Between 2012 and 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017. Subsequently, he held a position at Ryerson University from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, Bruce joined the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph as an Associate Professor. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in machine learning and computational vision, with an emphasis on computer-human vision. Bruce aims to solve problems by applying machine learning and data science to draw inferences from complex data. His interdisciplinary approach involves techniques from computational neuroscience, computational photography, sociology, chemistry, and psychology to build intelligent systems that address a variety of real-world problems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Joined the School of Computer Science, focusing on artificial intelligence and computational vision.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Conducted research in machine learning and computer vision.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Engaged in machine learning research and teaching.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control • Sophia-Antipolis, France

Researched advances in computer science.

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).