Mohammadreza Shahsahebi

PhD Candidate in Operation and Supply Chain Management at the University of Calgary.

I am Mohammadreza Shahsahebi, a PhD candidate in Operation and Supply Chain Management at the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business. I am fortnuate to be co-advised by Prof. Osman Alp, Prof. Alireza Sabouri and also work with Prof. Justin Weinhardt.

My current research focuses on developing effective strategies for mitigating bias in machine learning algorithms and understanding the role of human decision-making in the development process. I am passionate about leveraging the power of AI and machine learning to create fair and unbiased systems that can positively impact society.

I hold a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Kharazmi University (2018) and an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2020).

My research interests are:

  • Fairness in Machine Learning
  • Human-Machine Collaboration
  • Algorithmic Decision Making
  • Sustainablity in Operations Management
  • Data-driven Optimization

Working Papers

  1. Shaping Programmer Practices: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning Algorithm Development
    • with Osman Alp, Alireza Sabouri, Justin Weinhardt
    • Status: R&R, Production and Operations Management
  2. Cognitive Costs and Ethical Choices: Fairness in Human-Machine Decision Systems
    • with Osman Alp, Alireza Sabouri, Justin Weinhardt
    • Status: Working paper
  3. The Overconfidence’s Effect on Product Proliferation
    • with Justin Weinhardt
    • Status: Work in progress
  4. The Interplay of Fairness and Trust in Human-Machine Collaboration
    • with Osman Alp, Alireza Sabouri, Justin Weinhardt
    • Status: Work in progress

Conference Presentations

  • 2024 CORS Annual Conference, London, ON, June 3, 2024: Shaping Programmer Practices: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning Algorithm Development

  • 2023 MSOM Conference, Montreal, QC, June 25, 2023: Shaping Programmer Practices: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning Algorithm Development

Awards and Grants

  • Paramount Resources Ltd Graduate Scholarship in Business (2024)
  • Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award (2025)

Professional Experience

Teaching Experience

  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary, Fall 2023 (Instructor Evaluation: 7/7)
  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary, Winter 2023 (Instructor Evaluation: 6.77/7)

Teaching Assistance

  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary, Fall 2022

Research Experience

  • Research Assistant, University of Calgary, Winter 2024
    Designed and implemented behavioral experiments using oTree.

Industry Experience

  • Web Development Programmer, Freelance (2017-2018)
  • Strategic Management Intern, EZAM Co., Tehran (2018)

Services

  • Member of CORS Alberta Student Chapter (2024-2025)
  • Session chair of the 2024 CORS conference.