Dr. Muhammad Abdul Mageed

Associate Professor

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Biography

Muhammad Abdul-Mageed is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Computational Linguistics. He is involved in projects that aim to develop intelligent social machines capable of interacting naturally with humans, particularly in the context of Arabic Natural Language Processing. Abdul-Mageed's work encompasses mining techniques for analyzing language data, contributing significantly to the fields of linguistics and information science. He holds a joint position with the School of Information and is an Associate Member in the Computer Science department.

Research Interests

Computational Linguistics Natural Language Processing Deep Learning Arabic Natural Language Processing Mining

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Natural Language Processing, focusing on intelligent social machines and human interaction.

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.