Dr. Jonathan Cardoso Silva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Cardoso-Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Data Science Institute of the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he has been since September 2021. He engages in both teaching and scholarly work focused on innovative pedagogical practices in data science, with a particular interest in Generative AI. Jonathan leads undergraduate courses DS105 (Data Science) and DS205 (Advanced Data Manipulation), emphasizing skills in data collection, manipulation, and effective collaboration among students. His teaching philosophy is rooted in project-based learning and relationship-rich education. Jonathan is also actively involved in scholarly research, co-leading the GENIAL project, which examines the impact of tools like ChatGPT on programming skills in higher education. His prior experience includes various roles in industry as a full-stack software developer and as a Data Scientist. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from King's College London, awarded in 2018, with research focused on optimization, network science, and machine learning.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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