Dr. Venkataraman Thangadurai

Professor

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Biography

Venkataraman Thangadurai is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary, serving as the Associate Head (Graduate) since 2017. His research focuses on solid-state ionic technologies, particularly in the development of materials for energy conversion and storage. He has made significant contributions in the fields of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), and solid-state batteries. Thangadurai’s work includes the investigation of structure-composition-electrical transport relationships in advanced solid electrolytes and electrodes, facilitating the development of functional materials for a variety of applications. His research employs a variety of solid-state synthesis techniques and characterization methods to evaluate the performance and stability of materials under different operational conditions. With a robust educational background, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Solid State Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science and several teaching positions spanning over a decade, Thangadurai is an established expert in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

University of Maryland, College Park, USA • College Park, MD, USA

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Awards

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Patents

Situ Generated Sulfur Electrode

PCT 62/940,641

Auxiliary Electrode Mediated Membrane-Free Redox Electrochemical Cell Energy Storage

62/887,464

Rechargeable Lithium–Ion Battery Containing Li-Rich Garnet Electrolyte

PCT/CA2018/050514

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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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

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