I advocate for including the human factor in the design of computer and AI technologies. Through the lens of empirical methods, both qualitative and quantitative, I inform the design of future technologies. Since 2018, I have studied privacy and security technologies directed at software developers to evaluate, design, and build tools that can assist software developers in building privacy-friendly and secure systems. Recently, I have started exploring how to make AI technologies that respect individuals, societies, and our future.
Ph.D. in Informatics, 2021
University of Edinburgh
M.Sc. in Computer Science, 2017
University of Bonn
M.Sc. in Information Technology, 2013
University of Tehran
In my free time, I enjoy walks in the nature, travel to new places, watch movies, and hang out with family and friends. I spent about four years working as a software engineer in industry before starting my research career (see my CV).
Informal chats: if you’re interested in my research and would like to chat, I’m happy to have a 20-minute video call about anything related to my work. I can often squeeze in a call within 5-7 days of your email. Topics can be but are not limited to, what I do, future research avenues, possible collaborations, my experience in academia/industry, and doing a degree in my research area (I don’t offer any positions). I speak Farsi and English :)