Dr. Sahar Taghipour

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sahar Taghipour is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on Iranian linguistics as part of the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Fellowship. She completed her Ph.D. in 2024 at the University of Toronto. Taghipour's research encompasses the study of linguistic phenomena specific to Iranian languages, contributing to the greater understanding of this field within linguistics. As a faculty mentor, she engages in supporting students’ academic endeavors, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Her work aims to bridge gaps in knowledge regarding Iranian linguistic structures and their sociolinguistic implications. Taghipour's dedication to the discipline is reflected in her active participation in academic conferences and contributions to linguistic research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.