About me
I am a third-year Computer Science Ph.D. student at the University of Utah. My research explores the transformative potential of natural language processing to advance social welfare. I specialize in Explainable AI (XAI), investigating how artificial intelligence systems augmented with interpretable outputs can enhance critical sectors like healthcare. Through my work, I aim to augment human capabilities by developing AI-enabled decision support systems that enhance reasoning, collaboration, and innovative thinking. This research extends to pioneering novel evaluation frameworks that illuminate how AI assistance shapes human behavior and decision-making processes. Central to my work is bridging the gap between AI's internal computational processes and human-comprehensible explanations by developing methods that translate complex algorithmic operations into accessible language. By focusing on these interconnected areas, I seek to advance our understanding of how AI systems can be made more transparent, effective, and beneficial for society. I am advised by Dr. Ana Marasović.
I earned my CS Master's degree from Colorado State University and obtained my B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, photography, cooking, and sometimes painting.
