Dr. Ying Zou

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Biography

Ying Zou is a Professor at Queen's School of Computing and holds a Canada Research Chair in Software Evolution. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 2003. Professor Zou's research focuses on Software Evolution and Analytics, where she leads the Software Evolution & Analytics Lab (SEAL). Her work explores advanced methodologies and technologies to improve software development processes and the maintenance of software systems. Professor Zou has published extensively in the fields of Software Engineering and has contributed to several significant advancements in understanding software lifecycle dynamics. Her insights into software analytics aim to address various challenges faced by the software industry today, including software quality, sustainability, and adaptability. She is committed to fostering the next generation of researchers and professionals in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.