Mohammad Tahaei

Biography

Mohammad Tahaei, PhD, is a Research Affiliate at ICSI and heads the Responsible AI and AI Safety R&D at eBay, where he blends creativity, technical depth, and thoughtful innovation to advance fair, transparent, and trustworthy AI systems. With a software‑engineering background and a PhD in human–AI interaction from the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Tahaei designs practical frameworks and rigorous evaluations that bridge theory and real‑world impact. At ICSI, his work leverages both technical precision and empathy—rooted in his lived experience as an immigrant—to ensure technology benefits diverse, global communities. 

Publications

Selected Honors & Awards

• Best Paper Award at ACM & IEEE Conferences
• Empowerment Award for Junior Researcher Growth (Nokia Bell Labs)
• Full Ph.D. Scholarship from Microsoft Research & University of Edinburgh
• Double Cictories in German Hackathons (Trivago & innovate.healthcare)

Selected Leadership Activities

• Associate Chair for ACM CHI 2024 and 2025
• Co-founder, Persian Students’ Association at University of Bonn
• Research Staff Representative, University of Bristol
• STEM Ambassador: Developed a digital literacy course for middle school students focusing on privacy
• Delivered invited talks at prominent institutions such as Telefónica, Snyk, and Microsoft Research
• Serving on committees for several premier AI conferences; reviewer for top conferences in HCI, AI, and Responsible AI
• Led two 160-participant hackathons

ICSI Activity