Ottawa-Carleton Joint Program

The Department offers a PhD program and an MSc program in mathematics and statistics. There are three options for the MSc program: MSc with thesis, MSc with project or MSc by coursework (i.e. with courses only). The MSc by coursework in the field of probability and statistics and the MSc with project in all fields can be completed in one year by taking courses over three consecutive sessions.

Since 1984, the graduate programs in mathematics and statistics have been under the umbrella of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Mathematics and Statistics (OCIMS). The OCIMS consists of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Carleton University and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa. The two units have pooled together their resources to offer each year a large selection of graduate courses. The graduate programs operate within the general framework of the regulations and procedures of the OCIMS and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS).

Graduate courses are generally offered in English. However, research activities can be conducted in either English or French, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of the research group. In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have a right to submit their work, thesis, and exams in French or in English.

The professors included in the list below are members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This means that they are authorized to supervise or co-supervise theses. A complete list of the faculty and staff members associated with the program can be found at http://www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/welcome.html

ALVO, Mayer, Full Professor
Nonparametric statistics; sequential analysis

ARIS-BROSOU, Stéphane, Cross-appointment
Computational molecular evolution; population genetics

BALAN, Raluca, Associate Professor
Bayesian nonparametric statistics; generalized estimation equations; stochastic partial differential equations, multi-parameter (or set-indexed) processes; Markov processes; processes with independent increments limit theorems for dependent sequences; strong approximations; self-normalized sequences

BERGERON, Pierre-Jérôme, Assistant Professor
Survival analysis, truncated and censored data, biased sampling, computational statistics, recurrent event data, clinical trials

BICKEL, David, Cross-appointment
Statistical bioinformatics: gene expression data analysis; molecular network reconstruction; model validation methodology; Bayesian and empirical Bayes inference; machine learning algorithms; and Monte Carlo simulation

BLUTE, Richard, Full Professor
Logic; category theory

BOURGAULT, Yves, Full Professor
Computational fluid dynamics; numerical methods; finite element; continuum mechanics modelling

BOYD, Sylvia, Cross-appointment
Combinatorial optimization; network design; integer programming; polyhedral combinatorics

BURGESS, Walter, Emeritus Professor
Algebra and its applications

COLLINS, Benoit, Associate Professor
Random matrices; free probability; non-commutative probability theory; operator algebras; asymptotic representation of groups; matrix integrals

DAIGLE, Daniel, Full Professor
Algebraic geometry; commutative algebra; geometry of affine spaces

DAWSON, Donald, Associate Professor
Sociology of leisure; social theory; youth and schooling

DIONNE, Benoit, Associate Professor
Singularity & groups in bifurcation theory

FELTY, Amy, Full Professor
Theorem proving; automated deduction; formal methods in software engineering; computational logic

GIORDANO, Thierry, Full Professor
Operator algebras and dynamical systems

HANDELMAN, David, Full Professor
K-theory; operator algebras; ergodic theory; ring theory; etc

HOFSTRA, Pieter, Assistant Professor
Logic and foundations of computing

IVANOFF, Gail, Full Professor
Theory and applications of set-indexed and multiparameter stochastic processes; including martingale theory; Markov processes; renewal theory; survival analysis; stochastic orders

JESSUP, Barry, Full Professor
Rational homotopy; Lie algebra cohomology

KAIMANOVICH, Vadim, Full Professor
Ergodic theory; geometry; probability theory and operator algebras

KREWSKI, Daniel, Cross-appointment
Environmental and occupational epidemiology; biostatistics; population health risk assessment

KULIK, Rafal, Associate Professor
Limit theorems for weakly and strongly dependent random variables (empirical and quantile processes, trimmed sums, extremes, nonparametric statistics); with applications to time series (linear, GARCH and LARCH processes); wavelet methods

LEBLANC, Victor, Full Professor
Differential equations; dynamical systems; bifurcation theory

LEVY, Jason, Assistant Professor
Systems biology, cell dynamics, representation theory, automorphic forms

LONGTIN, Andre, Cross-appointment
Nonlinear dynamics, stochastic dynamics, biological physics and mathematical biology.

LUTSCHER, Frithjof, Associate Professor
Differential equations; dynamical systems; mathematical biology

MIRI, Ali, Adjunct Professor
Cryptography; systems and control theory; information and coding theory; applied number theory

MOURA, Lucia, Cross-appointment
Mathematics of computing; combinatorial algorithms (design and analysis); combinatorics (combinatorial designs, graphs, hypergraphs, codes); applications of combinatorial designs; combinatorial optimization; polyhedral combinatorics

NEHER, Erhard, Full Professor
Lie algebras, Jordan algebras and groups

NEVINS, Monica, Full Professor
Representation theory of p-adic Lie groups / coding theory

NEWMAN, Michael, Assistant Professor
Graph theory

NOVRUZI, Arian, Associate Professor
Partial differential equations; shape optimization; numerical analysis; modeling

PARENT, Paul-Eugène, Associate Professor
Algebraic topology; homotopy theory

PESTOV, Vladimir, Full Professor
Topological transformation groups; geometry of large dimensions

ROY, Damien, Full Professor
Transcendental number theory

SAJNA, Mateja, Associate Professor
Graph theory

SALMASIAN, Hadi, Assistant Professor
Unitary representations of Lie groups, quantization, orbit method.; combinatorial problems related to representation theory; infinite-dimensional Lie algebras and their representations

SANKOFF, David, Full Professor
Mathematical genomics

SAVAGE, Alistair, Associate Professor
Geometric representation theory; Lie algebras; quantum groups; crystal bases

SCHIOPU-KATRINA, Ionna, Adjunct Professor
Statistics and probability

SCOTT, Philip, Full Professor
Logic; category theory; theoretical computer science

SEBBAR, Abdellah, Associate Professor
Number theory; quantum groups

SELINGER, Peter, Adjunct Professor
Mathematical logic; category theory

SMITH, Robert, Associate Professor
Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases; impulsive differential equations

STOJMENOVIC, Ivan, Cross-appointment
Mobile networks; routing; geocasting; location updates; broadcasting; activity scheduling; clustering; bluetooth; cellular; medium access; data broadcast

THÉBERGE, François, Adjunct Professor
Applied probability & statistics

VAILLANCOURT, Rémi, Adjunct Professor
Scientific computation

WALSH, Gary, Adjunct Professor
Number theory; diophantine equations

ZAREPOUR, Mahmoud, Associate Professor
Resampling; nonparametric bayesian inference; infinite variance random variables

ZAYNULLIN, Kirill, Associate Professor
Motives and algebraic cycles on homogeneous varieties; invariant theory of the Weyl group and Algebraic cobordism; the Grothendieck-Serre conjecture, the Purity and the Gersten conjecture

Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Be the holder of a master's in mathematics and statistics (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
• Demonstrate a good academic performance in as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with the student work.
• Provide a statement of purpose indicating the career goals and the interests in the proposed research area.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor.

NOTE: The choice of supervisor will determine the primary campus location of the student. It will also determine which university awards the degree.

Transfer from Master’s to PhD Program

Outstanding students enrolled in the MSc program may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master’s thesis provided they meet the following conditions:

• Completion of two graduate courses (six credits) with a grade of A- or better in each.
• Satisfactory progress in the research program.
• Written recommendation by the supervisor and the advisory committee;
• Approval by the graduate studies committee.

The transfer must take place within sixteen months of initial registration in the master’s. Following the transfer, all of the requirements of the doctoral program must be met: a total of 18 course credits (including the credits completed at the master's); the comprehensive exam; and a thesis.

Collaborative Programs

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a participating unit in the collaborative programs in Bioinformatics and in Biostatistics. Students should indicate in their initial application for admission that they wish to be accepted into the collaborative program. For further details, see the description of the program posted on the FGPS website.

• 18 credits at the 5000 level or above in mathematics and statistics or in related disciplines approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive examination (MAT9998) within twelve months of the initial admission into the program.
• Presentation and successful defense of a thesis (MAT9999) based on an original research carried out under the direct supervision of a faculty member of the Institute.

Duration of the Program

Residence

Minimum Standards

Thesis Advisory Committee

Academic Unit Coordinates