Dr. Arshia Khan, Professor of Computer Science has earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer-Engineering, M.S. in Computer Science and Ph.D in Information Technology. 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.