Dr. Xiaowen Zhou

Professor

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Biography

Xiaowen Zhou is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1999. His research interests focus on Measure-Valued Stochastic Processes, Lévy Processes, and Mathematical Population Genetics, contributing significantly to the field through numerous publications in reputable journals. Zhou has taught various courses including STAT250: Statistics and MAST 679V: Lévy Processes. His work has been recognized through multiple publications, with significant findings in topics like branching processes, stochastic differential equations, and population dynamics. Besides his academic endeavors, Zhou actively engages in collaborative research, pushing the frontiers of applied probability. He is known for his thorough analytical approach and innovative solutions in stochastic processes, further enhancing Concordia University’s reputation in this domain.

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.