Dr. Zahra Kheradmandsaadi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zahra Kheradmandsaadi is a PhD student trainee in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She has completed her PhD in Applied Linguistics from Shiraz University. Her area of expertise includes applied linguistics, particularly in relation to cognitive functions and developmental disorders. Zahra is currently focused on researching resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study dyslexia, aiming to understand the neural mechanisms underlying this condition. In addition to her academic pursuits, she enjoys hiking in her leisure time.

Research Interests

Dyslexia Resting State fMRI Cognitive Functions Developmental Disorder Dorsal/Ventral Stream

Experience

PhD Student Trainee

2020-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Conducting research on dyslexia and resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging.

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.