James Zhu

University of Toronto The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering MASc Candidate

About Me

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Hi! My name is James and I am currently a Master's student in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, where I am under the supervision of Dr.  Frank  R.  Kschischang. I received my Bachelors in Applied Science in Mathematics and Engineering (Computing and Communications option) in 2022 from Queen's University.

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

  • University of Toronto (2023 - 2025)

    • MASc - Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Supervisor: Dr. Frank R. Kschischang
    • Noteable Scholarships and Awards:
      • NSERC CGS-M
  • Queen's University (2018 - 2022)

    • BASc - Mathematics and Engineering (Computing and Communications)
    • Noteable Scholarships and Awards:
      • Medal in Mathematics and Engineering
      • James H. Rattray Memorial Scholarship in Applied Science
      • Nellie and Ralph Jeffery Award in Mathematics
      • Annie Bentley Lillie Prize in First Year Calculus
      • Robert and Eva (Bertram) Cole Bursary

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistantship

Organization: Queen's University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Date: Sept. 2020 - April 2022
Courses:

  • APSC174 - Introduction To Linear Algebra
    • Winter 2022
    • Winter 2021
  • APSC171 - Calculus I
    • Fall 2021
    • Fall 2020

Curriculum Development

Organization: Queen's University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Date: May 2020 - Aug. 2020
Courses: APSC101 - Problem Analysis and Modeling

  • Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive first-year engineering design project for 1100+ students
  • Innovatively designed and executed the first fully remote engineering project, adapting to the challenges of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Developed expertise in course design, documentation writing, and the implementation of the engineering design process
  • Cultivated professional skills in oral and written communication, project management, and time management
  • Collaborated closely with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to ensure project success

Contact

Office: Bahen Center for Information Technology
40 St. George Street
Room 4165

Email: jameszhu@ece.utoronto.ca