Dr. Nikolaos Tsantalis

Professor

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Biography

Professor Nikolaos Tsantalis specializes in Software Engineering with a focus on Software Maintenance, Software Design Quality, Refactoring, Software Evolution Analysis, Design Pattern Mining, and Refactoring Mining. He has contributed significantly to these fields through his research and academic positions, where he is currently the Associate Chair of Software Engineering at Concordia University. His work is characterized by a rigorous analysis of software practices and the application of systematic methodologies to enhance software quality and sustainability. Tsantalis is known for his comprehensive understanding of design patterns and their application in software evolution, which has led to improvements in software practices among both practitioners and academics. His ongoing research continues to explore innovative solutions in software engineering to address contemporary challenges in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.