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Professor Dr. Amir Ardestani Jaafari

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amir Ardestani-Jaafari is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus in the Faculty of Management. His expertise lies in Healthcare Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Analytics. He has a strong academic background with degrees that include a Ph.D. in Management Science from HEC Montreal, a Master's in Industrial Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic, and a Bachelor's in the same field. His postdoctoral experience involved operations management at McGill University. He is affiliated with several professional committees and research centers, including the UBC Optimization Center, the Materials Manufacturing Research Institute, and the GERAD Research Center. Ardestani-Jaafari is active in research focusing on optimizing operations in healthcare and supply chain management using analytical methods.

Research Interests

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.