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Mohammad "Matt" Namvarpour

Information Science PhD Candidate, Human-AI Researcher, and Instructor

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About Me

Hi! I'm Matt, an Information Science PhD candidate at Drexel University in Philadelphia. I study Human-AI interaction and conversational user interfaces. My research focuses on how AI systems can support reflection, connection, safety, and meaningful communication.

I also teach undergraduate computing and information science courses. My teaching focuses on active learning, clear structure, and helping students connect complex ideas to real-world problems.

Beyond research and teaching, I create educational content about AI and conversational interfaces through my YouTube channel and the Coo-ee Podcast.

Research Interests

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

Teaching

I teach undergraduate courses in Information Science at Drexel University. My teaching focuses on clear structure, active learning, and practical application.

I use short lectures followed by worksheet-based activities grounded in real-world scenarios. My goal is to help students apply concepts with confidence and connect course ideas to everyday problems.

  • INFO 310, Human-Centered Design Process and Methods
    Drexel University, Winter 2026, Instructor of Record
  • INFO 150, Ubiquitous Computing
    Drexel University, Spring 2026, Instructor of Record
  • INFO 310, Human-Centered Design Process and Methods, Online
    Drexel University, Summer 2026, Instructor of Record

Selected Publications

A complete and up-to-date list of publications is available on Google Scholar.

  • Understanding Teen Overreliance on AI Companion Chatbots Through Self-Reported Reddit Narratives
    Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '26), April 2026, Conference Proceeding
    Authors: Namvarpour, M., Brofsky, B., Medina, J., Akter, M., and Razi, A.
    DOI: 10.1145/3772318.3790597
  • AI-induced Sexual Harassment: Investigating Contextual Characteristics and User Reactions of Sexual Harassment by a Companion Chatbot
    Proceedings of the 28th ACM SIGCHI Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW ’25), October 2025, Conference Proceeding
    Authors: Namvarpour, M., Pauwels, H., Razi, A.
    DOI: 10.1145/3757548
    🏅 Honorable Mention Award
  • The Art of Talking Machines: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Conversational User Interfaces
    CUI '25: Proceedings of the 7th ACM Conference on Conversational User Interfaces, July 2025, Conference Proceeding
    Authors: Namvarpour, M., Razi, A.
    DOI: 10.1145/3719160.3736621

Education

  • PhD, Information Science
    Drexel University
    2023-Present
  • MSc, Artificial Intelligence
    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 Intelligence.
  • 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.

Persi

Persi, a curious orange cat, relaxing by the window

Persi is my curious orange cat and the unofficial supervisor of everything I do. He investigates every box, meeting, and questionable research decision. You can find his latest findings on Instagram.