Dr. Shahin Kamali

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shahin Kamali obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo in 2014. He has served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and was previously an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba before taking up a faculty position at York University in 2022. His academic career is marked by a strong focus on algorithm design, including the analysis and limitations of algorithms. His research spans a variety of significant areas including big-data applications, data compression, graph partitioning, and resource allocation in cloud computing. Additionally, Shahin is particularly interested in graph algorithms and their algorithmic aspects in relation to blockchain technology. His work consistently seeks to address fundamental questions in the realm of algorithm efficiency and optimization, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.