Prospective Students   If you are interested in being a part of the DEC Lab Team and you fill the following criteria, please fill out of the appropriate forms and email Dr. Kharma (more information can be found at the end of this page).    Skill Requirements:                  Academic: - Very good English (read/written/communication skills),  620+ in TOEFL; - Excellent programming background; - Background in Artificial Intelligence, namely in Pattern Recognition, Image processing, Genetic Algorithms/programming; - Average of 3.5 GPA, or 87.5%, and above.             For Master's Students:               - Must be amongst top 15%.             For PHD Students:               -Must be amongst top 5%;               - Interview required (may be arranged by phone) Research skills: - Capacity to effectively use search engines and databases (must be able to carry out a background search on any subject); - Ability to learn new material from textbooks and academic papers; - Must have strong problem solving skills.               Professional Habits: - Professional, organized, industrious, self-motivated, patient, innovative, creative.                     Finances: - For International Students, must hold scholarship or be financially secure. - For Landed Immigrants and Canadian Citizens, must be able to cover tuition fees.     DEC Lab Home Last Updated April 6, 2004