Dr. Lai Tze Fan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lai-Tze Fan is an Associate Professor in English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo and holds the position of Canada Research Chair in Technology and Social Change. Fan directs the U&AI Lab and co-directs the TRuST Network, focusing on interdisciplinary methods to promote responsible AI usage. With a rich background in Media Studies, English Literature, and Cultural Studies, Fan's work often explores the intersection of technology and society, particularly how biased designs can influence technological literacy. They have held a visiting Associate Professor II role at the University of Bergen, Norway. Fan is actively involved in the international electronic literature community, utilizing narrative theories, critical design, and critical code studies to analyze texts and create innovative formats like generative poetry and VR storytelling.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Associate Professor Cross-Appointed and Canada Research Chair Technology Social Change

Awards

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Arts Award Excellence Research

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N. Katherine Hayles Award Criticism

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.