Mohammad "Matt" Namvarpour

AI Student, Science Enthusiast and part-time Content Creator

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About Me

Hi! It's Friendly neighborhood Matt here, an Information Science PhD Student at Drexel University in Philadelphia. I focus on designing conversational user interfaces (CUI) that build meaningful, trusting interactions between humans and AI. With a background in AI and a passion for blending technology with the arts, I aim to make conversations with machines as natural, engaging, and impactful as those we have with each other. I believe that meaningful conversations—whether with people or AI—are key to fostering trust, understanding, and connection.

If you’re as passionate about the future of AI and communication as I am, feel free to reach out—there’s always more to explore together!

Research Interests

  • Conversational User Interface (CUI) Design
  • Human-AI Interaction
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing

Publications

  • Uncovering Contradictions in Human-AI Interactions: Lessons Learned from User Reviews of Replika
    CSCW Companion '24: Companion Publication of the 2024 Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing, November 2024, Conference Proceeding
    Authors: Namvarpour, M., Razi, A.
    DOI: 10.1145/3678884.3681909

  • Exploring the Potential of Wav2vec 2.0 for Speech Emotion Recognition
    The Journal of Supercomputing, Volume 80, Issue 16, July 2024, Research Article
    Authors: Nasersharif, B., Namvarpour, M.
    DOI: 10.1007/s11227-024-06158-x

Education

  • PhD, Information Science
    Drexel University
    2023-Present
  • MSc, Artificial Inteligence
    K. N. Toosi University of Technology
    2020-2023
  • BASc, Mechanical Engineering
    Iran University of Science and Technology
    2016-2020

Hobbies

  • YouTube Channel:
    I own a YouTube Channel, in which I share my videos about Artificial Inteligence.
  • Podcast:
    I host the Coo-ee Podcast, your guide to Conversational User Interfaces (CUIs) — the chatbots, voice assistants, and systems that make technology feel more human.
  • Reading:
    I love reading interesting books, and my favorite genres are Fantasy, Sci-Fi, History and Science Books.

Wishlist

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “How can I brighten Matt’s day?”—look no further! I’ve put together a wishlist for anyone curious about what might add a little extra joy to my life. It’s a humble collection of things I’d totally love but could probably survive without (or… could I?). Feel free to take a peek, have a chuckle at my taste, and if you’re in the giving spirit, maybe help a guy out!