Dr. Yuriy Zinchenko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuriy Zinchenko is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in the fields of Operations Research, Scientific Parallel Computing, and High-Performance Linear Algebra. He focuses on optimization algorithms and software applications that span diverse areas such as medicine and healthcare, particularly in optimal radiation therapy design. With a strong academic background, culminating in a PhD in Mathematics from Cornell University in 2005, Dr. Zinchenko's research interests lie at the intersection of theory, numerical algorithms, and practical real-world applications. His teaching includes advanced courses like University Calculus, demonstrating his commitment to educating the next generation of mathematicians and engineers. Dr. Zinchenko has contributed to numerous scholarly publications, underscoring his active engagement in academic research, with a particular emphasis on optimization and its applications in healthcare.

Research Interests

Courses

MATH 265 University Calculus

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.