Dr. Amira Ghenai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amira Ghenai is an Assistant Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has a strong academic background with a PhD in Computer Science from the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo and a Master's degree in Computing Sciences Software Engineering from Imperial College London. Amira's research interests focus on information retrieval, analysis, and machine learning, with a specific emphasis on the effects of misinformation on health-related decision-making processes among older adults. She is actively involved in research addressing barriers faced by older adults in navigating online health-related content, supported by AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network. Amira has published notable works at prestigious conferences and served as a committee member for high-impact journals and conferences. Her contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of how misinformation affects older adults, and she continues to engage in seminars and collaborations across various institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

McGill University • Montreal, QC

Conducted research in Accessible Computing Technologies as part of a collaborative group.

Awards

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AGE-WELL Graduate Student Postdoctoral Award

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Qatar Research Leadership Doctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering