Dr. Sid Fels

Professor

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Biography

Sid Fels is a professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. He received his PhD and MSc degrees in Computer Science from the University of Toronto in 1994 and 1990 respectively, and his BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1988. He was recognized as a Distinguished University Scholar at UBC in 2004. He has served as a visiting researcher at ATR Media Integration & Communications Research Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan, from 1996 to 1997. His work is internationally recognized in the fields of human-computer interaction, 3D displays, biomechanical modeling, neural networks, intelligent agents, and new interfaces for musical expression and interactive arts. Dr. Fels is also the director of the Media Graphics Interdisciplinary Centre (MAGIC) at UBC.

Research Interests

Human Computer Interaction 3D Displays Biomechanical Modeling Neural Networks Intelligent Agents New Interfaces for Musical Expression Interactive Arts

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.