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Professor Dr. Ryan Hamilton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan Hamilton is an Associate Professor (Teaching) and Assistant Head (Undergraduate) at the University of Calgary. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Operator Theory from the University of Waterloo, which he completed in 2012. His research primarily focuses on operator algebras, an area in functional analysis and theoretical physics. In addition to his research activities, Ryan teaches various mathematics courses, including Linear Methods and University Calculus. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, highlighting his commitment to high-quality education and student engagement. Notably, he was awarded the Engineering Teaching Excellence Award by the University of Calgary in 2017, 2018, and 2019, recognizing his outstanding contributions to engineering education. Ryan is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting students in their academic journeys.

Research Interests

Awards

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Engineering Teaching Excellence Award

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University of Calgary Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award

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Engineering Teaching Excellence Award

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Engineering Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

MATH 361 Linear Methods III MATH 367 University Calculus III

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.