Dr. Ian Foulds

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ian Foulds is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. He holds the Principal's Research Chair in Indigenous Reconciliation Engineering (Tier 1). With a strong academic background in electrical engineering, he completed his PhD at Simon Fraser University in 2007, following a master's and bachelor's degree in the same field. His research interests primarily focus on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Microfluidics, and Microfabrication, contributing significant advancements to these fields. Foulds is committed to integrating Indigenous knowledges within engineering and fostering a more inclusive approach to engineering education and practice. He teaches various courses, including Semiconductor Devices and Linear Algebra for Engineers, and actively engages in research that bridges traditional engineering principles with Indigenous perspectives.

Research Interests

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.