I manage Responsible AI and AI Safety R&D Team at eBay, where I bring together creativity, technical depth, and a strong commitment to thoughtful innovation. With a background in software engineering, a Ph.D. in human-AI interaction, and the lived perspective of an immigrant, I approach AI challenges with both precision and empathy—designing systems that are not only powerful, but also fair, transparent, and safe for real-world use.
Ph.D. in Computer Science
University of Edinburgh
M.Sc. in Computer Science
University of Bonn
M.Sc. in Information Technology
University of Tehran
As lead author, I drove at least 70% project contribution across all research phases: concept, ethical approvals, recruitment, data collection, analysis, interpretation, paper writing, and presentation. I have collaborated with 50+ co-authors in total.
Conferences in computer science are considered to be highly influential, with each paper undergoing a review process by at least 3 reviewers to assess its rigor, innovation, and writing quality.
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When not doing research, I spend time with my family and friends, as well as indulge in watching movies and listening to podcasts. I enjoy taking walks and hikes in nature, but I also enjoy strolling around my neighborhood, checking out people’s yards (plants, trees, & flowers). I love my bike and traveling too!
How I got into research? Before becoming a researcher, I spent four years working as a software engineer and co-founded a startup with some friends. We had many failures, which later on, I think was because we were too many engineers under one roof (of course, one of the primary reasons, not the only one). When I was introduced to research and human factors, it resonated with my experiences as an engineer, prompting me to follow this subject. My quest led me to get a Ph.D. in human-computer interaction and six years of experience in the field so far! Read more about my journey here & here.
From Middle-East to Europe & Americas: I have lived in Iran, Germany, Scotland, Canada, England, and the United States. These diverse experiences have broadened my perspective, as I’ve had the opportunity to engage with people from different backgrounds and cultures. This spectrum of views has become invaluable to my life, and I cherish it dearly.
Interested in my work? If you are interested in discussing my work or any other topic related to my background, I would happily allocate 20-30 minutes for a chat. Please feel free to email me, and I can often arrange a time within a week of receiving your message.