Dr. Sixu Deng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sixu Deng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Materials Engineering at Concordia University. His research areas focus on advanced energy storage technologies, particularly all-solid-state batteries, lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. He has a strong background in materials science and engineering, having completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Materials Engineering from Western University in 2022, and another Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from Beijing University of Technology in 2018. Prior to his appointment at Concordia, he was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at McMaster University and a Visiting Scholar at Western University, where he focused on synchrotron radiation and advanced characterizations of battery materials. He has received several prestigious awards including the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Canada Graduate Scholarship. Dr. Deng has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing valuable insights into the development of high-performance battery materials and device fabrication techniques, demonstrating a continuous pursuit of innovation in clean energy solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-07-01 — 2022-12-31

McMaster University • Hamilton

Conducted advanced characterizations of battery materials utilizing synchrotron radiation.

Visiting Scholar

2022-05-01 — 2022-12-31

Western University • London, ON

Focused on research in Mechanical Materials Engineering.

Awards

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Canada Graduate Scholarships

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MITACS Accelerate Fellowship

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National Scholarship-Doctor

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Chinese Government Scholarship Studying Abroad

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National Scholarship-Master

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Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships

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Ontario Graduate Scholarships

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Beijing Distinguished Graduates

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Canadian Light Source Travel Award

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Graduate Student Presentation-Seminar Series

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
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
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Specialization Notes

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