Dr. Mahsa Shoaran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mahsa Shoaran is an Associate Professor at EPFL in the field of Electrical Micro Engineering and serves as the director of the Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory. Her academic journey includes a tenure as an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech. Mahsa received her PhD from EPFL in 2015, following undergraduate and master’s degrees from Sharif University of Technology. Her research interests are broadly focused on circuit design, system development, and algorithmic approaches for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Mahsa has been recognized for her contributions, having received the ERC Starting Grant in 2021 and a Google Faculty Research Award in 2019, among other accolades. She has also been a member of various technical program committees, including IEEE CICC and ISSCC. Mahsa has been named a Rising Star in EECS by MIT in 2015 and continues to shape the future of neurotechnology education and research at EPFL.

Research Interests

Circuit Design System Design Algorithm Design Diagnostic Applications Therapeutic Applications

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research in the field of electrical engineering with a focus on integrated neurotechnologies.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Taught and conducted research in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Awards

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ERC Starting Grant

2021-01-01
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Google Faculty Research Award

2019-01-01
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Rising Star EECS

2015-01-01

Courses

Advanced Analog Integrated Circuit Design - EE-523 Introduction to Advanced Topics in Analog Mixed-Signal CMOS Circuits - EE-320 Neural Interfaces - NX-422

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.