Dr. Behnaz Jarrahi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Behnaz Jarrahi is a neuroscientist whose research combines neuroimaging, advanced data analysis, and philosophical inquiry into the nature of the mind and consciousness. She earned her M.S. in Management from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from ETH Zurich. Prior to this, she completed a bachelor's and master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan, along with additional bachelor's degrees in mathematics, chemistry, and brain science with honors. Her passion for studying the brain and understanding the mind led her to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute for Human Neuroscience, and she is currently affiliated with the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Jarrahi has served as an instructor and principal investigator for an NIH-funded K25 research project. In addition to her work in neuroscience, she continues to explore her interests in neurophilosophy, having earned an M.A. in philosophy with a focus on the philosophy of mind and cognitive science.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH K25 Career Development Award

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Invited Grant Reviewer

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SFN-IBRO World Congress Travel Award

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Abstract Distinction

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Invited Session Co-Chair

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NIH T32 Training Program

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.