Dr. Shahan Memon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shahan Ali Memon is a Predoctoral Instructor and PhD Candidate at the University of Washington's Information School. He has also served as a visiting scholar at New York University. His research focuses on how society, politics, and technology shape the scientific process, emphasizing the exploration of large-scale datasets to understand how scientists collaborate. He studies the impact of social factors such as reputational damage and geopolitical tensions on scientific collaborations, as well as the success and failure of scientific endeavors. His recent work highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the scientific institution, investigating how AI can mediate scientific discoveries and enable AI agents to work autonomously together on research projects. His research has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Human Behaviour, PNAS, and Scientific Reports.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.