Dr. Arshia Khan

Professor of Computer Science
University of Minnesota Duluth

Dr. Arshia Khan holds a bachelor of engineering in computer-engineering, an M.S. in computer science and Ph.D in information technology. Her research efforts are directed at growing the emerging new field of biomedical and health informatics, specifically in the areas of neuroscience and therapeutic robotic assistive technology in combination with sensors and IoT(Internet of Things). This research, which combines her computer science and engineering skills with medicine offers promising solutions to chronic neurodegenerative problems such as dementia and elderly care. Her research requires strong and varied interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in fields of cardiothoracic surgery, neuropsychology, psychology, physical therapy, dietetics, nursing and occupational therapy.

Dr. Khan is passionate about encouraging women in computing and chairs the Women in Computing committee for the Swenson College of Science and Engineering. She loves to teach, research and inculcate research interest among undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging and fostering a desire to pursue doctoral education.