Dr. Sivakumar Narayanswamy

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Biography

Sivakumar Narayanswamy is a Professor at Concordia University, holding a PhD and serving as the Program Director for the M.Eng & M.A.Sc in Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on advanced measurement techniques, particularly in the areas of surface roughness and profile length measurement using laser interferometry. He also specializes in the dynamic characterization of vibrating objects and the characterization of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices. His expertise includes pulsed laser micromachining for photonic devices, emphasizing surface relief gratings and fiber Bragg gratings, as well as direct machining techniques aimed at feature size reduction.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.