I am a tech leader & AI research scientist with a passion for building technology that brings abundance to humanity. I started the “AI Robotics Engineering” team at GM, where I currently lead a group of world-class scientists & engineers. Previously, I was in the Special Projects Group (SPG) at Apple Inc., working on robotics and autonomous driving.

During my doctoral (and post-doctoral) studies, I spent time at Stanford University (with Dr. Dorsa Sadigh), Honda Research Institute, Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, and Ford Motor Company R&D, where I worked on robotics and self-driving car technology.

Earlier in my life before college, I developed a passion for physics which led to winning a Silver Medal in the International Science Olympiads (Beijing, China). Later on, while studying at Sharif University of Technology, I raced as a professional racing driver (supported by GoPro and Sony) and won several national grands prix.