Dr. Tom Smy

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Biography

Tom Smy is a professor in the Department of Electronics at Carleton University, specializing in physical simulations, thin film processing, and thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic phenomena. His research has led to the development of a suite of physical software tools, including SIMBAD, 3D-FILMS, and Atar, which are marketed worldwide for simulation modeling of material parameters and device characteristics in microelectronic systems, as well as nano-structured materials in thin films. Ongoing work involves the development of a multi-energy domain opto-electronic simulator named Optispice, in collaboration with Optiwave based in Ottawa. The SIMBAD simulation suite is widely utilized in the advancement of silicon chip technology and the creation of nano-structured thin films. Optispice has applications that span a variety of optical, sensor, and telecommunications systems. Professor Smy actively collaborates with several international entities, including IBM, and maintains partnerships with local companies such as Optiwave.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of electronics, focusing on physical simulation and thin film technologies.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.