Dr. Nikitas Dimopoulos

Professor

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Biography

Nikitas Dimopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng). His research focuses on the application of neural networks to model biological activity of chemical compounds. He has developed methods to accurately predict Aldose Reductase (AR) Inhibitory Activity for various classes of compounds, including nitrophenyl derivatives, phenolic derivatives, and pyridazine derivatives. The inhibition of the AR enzyme is considered a promising strategy for controlling diabetic complications, ischemia, abnormal vascular smooth cell proliferation, cancers, and mood disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

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:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.