Dr. Urbasi Sinha

Professor

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Biography

Urbasi Sinha is a Professor and the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Photonic Quantum Science Technologies at the University of Calgary. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, Sinha's research focuses on photonic quantum science technologies, precision experimental tests of quantum mechanics, and quantum optical systems. Her expertise includes quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum enhanced metrology, notably using single entangled photons for fundamental tests in quantum mechanics. Throughout her career, she has established state-of-the-art labs that work on experimental quantum optics and quantum information processing. Sinha has received numerous awards, including the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar and recognition as a Top 100 Scientist in Asia. She is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering innovative research collaborations across international borders, particularly between India and Canada.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award

2024-01-01
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Distinguished International Associate Award

2024-01-01
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26th SIES Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

2023-01-01
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Canada Excellence Research Chair

2023-01-01
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ASSOCHAM Women Cyber Award

2021-01-01
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Simon’s Emmy Noether Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Recognised Top 100 Scientists Asia

2019-01-01
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ICTP-ICO Gallieno Denardo Award

2018-01-01
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Homi Bhabha Fellowship

2017-01-01
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Queens’ College Bursary

2005-01-01
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Lundgren Research Award

2005-01-01
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Cambridge Philosophical Society Studentship

2005-01-01
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

2002-01-01
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Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

2002-01-01
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Chevening-Nehru Cambridge Scholarship

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.