Dr. Yashar Saghai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yashar Saghai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Twente and an Associate Senior Scholar at The Millennium Project, a Washington DC-based global think-tank. He has been involved in various projects related to food ethics, bioethics, and foresight. Saghai holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Georgetown University and graduate degrees in History, Philosophy, and Medical Ethics from the University of Paris. His research areas include philosophical issues surrounding anticipation and alternative futures, with a particular focus on political philosophy and applied ethics in the domains of food ethics and public health ethics. Saghai's work integrates American pragmatism and the historical aspects of modern philosophy. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters addressing contemporary ethical challenges in food systems and public health, emphasizing the role of philosophy in shaping societal perceptions and policies regarding ethics and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scholar Associate Faculty

2018-07-01 — Present

Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore

Led projects on food ethics and bioethics.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.