Dr. Santiago Costantino

Professor

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Biography

Santiago Costantino holds a Ph.D. in Physics and is the head of the vision health axis and director of the biophotonics research unit at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. Specialized in biophysics, biophotonics, and micro-engineering, he applies laser science and microscopy to biomedical research. He is a full professor at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Montreal. His laboratory specializes in biophotonics, sitting at the interface of biology and optical physics. Projects focus on laser manipulation of cells and biomechanical studies of the eye using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the retina. His team comprises biologists, physicists, engineers, and eye specialists, collaborating on image analysis in their projects.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.