Dr. Rohana Ambagaspitiya

Professor

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Biography

Rohana Shantha Ambagaspitiya is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Mathematical Statistics. He obtained his PhD in Mathematical Statistics from McMaster University in 1991 and holds an MSc in Statistics from the same institution, earned in 1987. His academic background also includes a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Sri Lanka, where he graduated in 1982. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the field with numerous publications in respected journals, particularly focusing on insurance mathematics and statistical methods. His notable research areas involve renewal risk processes and actuarial science, where he has developed methods regarding aggregate survival probabilities and various distribution classes. Ambagaspitiya's courses include Actuarial Models, Life Contingencies, and Special Topics in Actuarial Science, reflecting his expertise and commitment to educating future statisticians and actuaries.

Research Interests

Courses

ACSC 437 Actuarial Models ACSC 527 Life Contingencies III ACSC 539.6 Special Topics Actuarial Science (Interest Rate Modelling) ACSC 627 Advanced Life Contingencies ACSC 639.6 Conference Course in Actuarial Modelling (Interest Rate Modelling)

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.