Dr. Can Mekik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Can Mekik's research focuses on developing computational models of psychological processes related to cognitive tasks and psychometric tests. He is interested in applying research to understand human reasoning and learning, improve the design and interpretation of psychometric tests, and develop new insights into human cognitive architecture and cognitive systems. Can obtained his Hon.B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, where he studied cognitive science, mathematics, and computer science. He holds an M.Cog. degree from the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University and a Ph.D. from the Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to joining the University of Toronto in 2023, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology at Université du Québec à Montréal.

Research Interests

Study Perception Cognition Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Modeling Cognitive Architecture Object Perception Relational Reasoning Logical Reasoning Analogical Reasoning Perception-Cognition Interface Motivation Cognitive Control

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Université du Québec à Montréal •

Conducted research in the Department of Psychology.

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology