Dr. Dena Shahriari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dena Shahriari leads the BioAugmentative Interfaces Laboratory at ICORD, operating at the intersection of materials science, electrical engineering, and medicine. Her team focuses on developing neuroelectronic devices, sensors, and smart biomaterials aimed at interfacing with biological tissues. These advancements provide innovative capabilities for tissue regeneration and organ augmentation.

Research Interests

Smart Biomaterials Neural Interfaces Biosensors Tissue Regeneration Organ Augmentation

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.