Kino Zhao

Kino Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on the philosophy and methodology of the social sciences, emphasizing the interplay between philosophical analysis and scientific practice. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine, an MA from Simon Fraser University, and a BA from the University of British Columbia.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy (Logic and Philosophy of Science), UC Irvine, 2021
• MA in Philosophy, Simon Fraser University, 2015
• BA in Psychology and Philosophy, University of British Columbia, 2013

Research interests include methodological challenges in social sciences, statistical assumptions, measurement validity, and the philosophical implications of machine learning and game theory. His work often bridges technical philosophy with empirical scientific practices.

Notable contributions include critiques of traditional sampling methods in social sciences and advocacy for validity-first frameworks in measurement. Beyond academia, he co-founded Wonder Philosophy to support underrepresented students in philosophy graduate programs.