Dr. Zhao Zhao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Zhao received a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carleton University in 2019. He held a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Information (iSchool) at the University of Toronto from 2019 to 2023, and worked as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University from 2023 to 2024, before joining the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to promote healthier lifestyles and enhance functionality for future interactions between humans and multiple intelligent entities. He explores the use of wearable-based physiological sensors to gain a deeper understanding of individuals and to personalize daily interactions in various contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducted research in the Faculty of Information, focusing on human-computer interaction and wearable technologies.

Assistant Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research within the Computer Science faculty.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Joining the School of Computer Science, focusing on wearable systems and human-robot interaction.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).