Resume/CV

Education

2022 - May 2027 (Expected)

University of Georgia, Athens, GA 

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering 

My dissertation, Tunes of Trust: A Framework for Auditory Nudges in Human-AI Manufacturing Collaboration, looks at how musical cues (tempo, pitch, and rhythm) can guide attention and build trust between workers and AI systems. 

2017 - 2022

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 

B.S., Mechanical Engineering 

For my undergraduate thesis, I designed a hand exoskeleton for pianists to help prevent focal dystonia, a movement disorder that can end a musician’s career. This project was my first step in bringing music and engineering together, and it shaped the path that led to my Ph.D. research. 

Experiences

2022 – Present 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Graduate Research Assistant 

• Human-AI Collaboration & Musical Nudges: I built a four-station simulated assembly line with biosensors, load cells, and video capture. I ran a 20-participant study comparing guidance from humans and from AI, and analyzed the data with Python, R, MAXQDA, and NASA-TLX.

• USDA-NIFA Pecan Processing: I designed experiments across 100+ soaking treatments to improve pecan kernel moisture conditioning, and I present our findings to 120+ industry partners each year.

2024 

Magic Trick Media, Nashville, TN

Research Intern 

I used audience research to shape content strategy and social media campaigns for multimedia projects. 

2020-2021
Tieco Group & Jetco Group, Iran
Engineering Intern

At Tieco, I designed a drone-based pipeline inspection system. At Jetco, I improved vehicle packaging and ergonomic design.

Skills

• Research: Mixed-methods and qualitative research, usability testing, human-AI interaction studies, biometric analysis, NASA-TLX, survey design

• Tools: Python, R, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, MAXQDA

• Languages: English (fluent), Persian (native), German (basic), Korean (beginner)