Shen is currently a doctoral candidate working in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and metaphysics. He is preparing a dissertation on the metaphysics and cognitive representation of time. It aims to bring together a number of related questions touching metaphysics of time, laws of nature, empirical work on temporal experience, and—to a smaller extent—philosophy of mind. 

In addition to philosophy, Shen enjoys music, cooking, photography, and anything involving cats.

Spring 2020 Office Hours: M 3-4 pm, W 1-2 pm, or by appointment.