Dr. Amani Hariri

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Biography

Amani Hariri completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the American University of Beirut, where she graduated with high distinction and received the Nickolas Jaber Award for Academic Excellence. She pursued her PhD at McGill University, focusing on the intersection of material science and biophysics, particularly engineering and optimizing DNA-based nanomaterials at the single-molecule level. After completing her PhD, Dr. Hariri continued her research as a postdoctoral NSERC Philips-Healthcare fellow at Stanford University, where she developed advanced biosensors for personalized medicine. Her current research involves establishing her own lab at the University of British Columbia, aiming to leverage her background in molecular design and optical engineering to tackle biomedical research challenges.

Research Interests

Real-Time Biosensors Point-of-Care Diagnostics Molecular Assembly DNA Nanotechnology Nucleic Acid-Based Sensors Nano-Scale Sensors Functional Nanosystems Early Detection Optical Spectroscopy

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Amani Hariri is establishing her own lab at UBC, integrating her expertise in molecular design and optical engineering to develop novel diagnostics aimed at addressing challenges in biomedical research.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.