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
  • Behavioral Operations.

I am on the 2024-2025 academic job market.

Working Papers

  1. Shaping Programmer Practices: Behavioral Strategies for Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning Algorithm Development.
  2. Collaborative Fairness: Human and Machine Interaction.
  3. The Overconfidence’s Effect in Product Proliferation.

Conference Presentations

  • June 3, 2024: I presented my paper Shaping Programmer Practices at the 2024 CORS conference in London, ON.
  • June 25, 2023: I presented my paper Shaping Programmer Practices at the 2023 MSOM conference in Montreal, QC.

Awards and Grants

  • Paramount Resources Ltd Graduate Scholarship in Business (2024)

Professional Experience

Teaching Experience

  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary (Winter 2023)
  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary (Fall 2023)

Teaching Assistance

  • MGST 391 - Business Analytics, University of Calgary (Winter 2022)

Research Experience

  • Research Assistant, University of Calgary (Winter 2024)

Industry Experience

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

Services

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