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Professor Dr. Shahram Shirani

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Biography

Shahram Shirani is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on multimedia communications and image/video processing, aiming to develop schemes that improve digital media communication across various types of networks. In particular, his research addresses pre-processing, source coding (compression), quality assessment, and post-processing techniques for digital media. With the rapid growth of digital content, his work is pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and quality of media delivered over diverse communication channels.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92

Prerequisites

Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area

Application Checklist

  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest

Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).