Dr. Sergei Kirilov

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Biography

Sergei Kirilov is a Research Associate at the Centre for Earth Observation Science at the University of Manitoba. He holds a PhD in Physical Oceanography from the Arctic Antarctic Research Institute in Russia, and has extensive academic training with an MSc and BSc in Oceanography from the Russian State Hydrometeorological University. His research interests primarily focus on physical oceanography in the Arctic Ocean and adjacent regions. Kirilov's work emphasizes studying ice-ocean interaction processes in the Canadian Arctic, particularly in the Hudson Bay marine system and Nares Strait area. He examines oceanic and atmospheric processes that affect sea ice thickness and melting patterns. Through an extensive background in high latitude research, Kirilov has conducted over 30 winter and summer expeditions across Russian, Greenlandic, and Canadian waters. His research methodology incorporates a diverse range of data sources including satellite imagery and numerical modeling results, with a strong emphasis on observational data collected from field studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Proof of professional registration
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.