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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.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.