Dr. Dena Shahriari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dena Shahriari leads the BioAugmentative Interfaces Laboratory at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), focusing on the research intersection of materials science, electrical engineering, and medicine. Her team develops neuroelectronic devices and sensors, utilizing smart biomaterials to interface with biological tissues, which provides new capabilities in tissue regeneration and organ augmentation. With a PhD in Macromolecular Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan and postdoctoral training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she has a strong foundation in bioelectronics and related fields.

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.