Dr. Shalmali Joshi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shalmali Joshi is an Assistant Professor at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, and a leader of the reAIM lab at the Data Science Institute. She completed her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedical sciences, where she focuses on the design of AI and machine learning systems to enhance scientific inference and predictive capabilities. Her work addresses critical challenges in generalizability, reliability, and robustness of these systems. Joshi develops methods that encompass deep learning, reinforcement learning, observational causal inference, and probabilistic modeling to solve complex problems in biomedical informatics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Leading the reAIM lab and conducting research in biomedical informatics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Harvard University Vector Institute • Cambridge, MA

Focus on AI and informatics in biomedical contexts.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)