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Hamed Abdi
Lover of Science, Philosophy, and Art
I am passionate about studying and thinking about
how and why people think, feel, behave, and interact
in the real world.
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About Me
My name is Hamed Abdi
I am a PhD student in computational cognitive science at Institute for Cognitive & Brain Sciences (ICBS) at Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) in Tehran, Iran. I'm currently working on game theoretic methods in cognitive science that focuses on cognitive mechanisms involved in prediction of cooperative behavior in social situations.
Based on my educational background, my approach is multi-disciplinary and I'll try to synthesize different aspects of nature investigations, such as computational, experimental and philosophical in my researches. As a researcher in cognitive science, I'm interested in learning from a broad range of fields, with a special focuses on Social Cognition, NeuroPhilosophy, NeuroEthics, NeuroAesthetics, NeuroEconomics, Human-Computer Interaction, and especially Human Reasoning and Human Consciousness.
Furthermore, I've always involved myself in the market and business. Over the years, I've experienced various activities in different companies, from FPGA programming to preparing technical documentation for broadcasting systems, as well as leading e-commerce and digital marketing teams in startup companies. I'm also currently supervising digital marketing teams, and working as business development manager in a full service marketing and advertising agency.
Programming Skills
Other Skills
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Academic
NeuroMarketing tools and methods (Eye Tracker, EEG, Behavioral Analysis)
Computational Modeling (Game Theory, Bayesian Statistics, SEM)
Statistics and Data Analysis
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General
Concepts of Marketing, Branding, Communication and Advertising (MBCA)
Qual/Quant Marketing Research and Analysis
UX and Service Design
Situation Analysis (SWOT, PEST, 5 Cs) to Create Marketing Strategy
Project Management based on Scrum Framework
Front End Programming (D3.js, CSS, HTML)
My Interests
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Research
Philosophy (Epistemology, Science, and Ethics)
NeuroPhilosophy, NeuroEthics, and NeuroAesthetics
Experimental Philosophy
NeuroEconomics & Game Theory
Social Cognition, Emotions, and Intelligence
Social Dilemma, Trilemma, and Polylemma
Complex Systems & Complexity Science
Data Mining & Pattern Recognition
Artificial Intelligence & Brain-Computer Interface
Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience Design
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General
Photography
Literature
Painting
Cinema
Sudoku & Chess
Hiking & Biking
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My Resume
Education
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2015-Present
Ph.D. Computational Cognitive Modeling | Shahid Beheshti University
Thesis: Structural Model of Cognitive Mechanisms involved in Prediction of Cooperative Behavior in Social Situations; Based on Theory of Mind and Game Theory
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2011-2013
M.Sc. History and Philosophy of Science | University of Isfahan
Thesis: The Problem of Induction; A Bayesian Approach to Inductive Reasoning
Seminar I: Relativity and Geometry; Philosophical Aspects of Modern Cosmology
Seminar II: The Possibility of Cooperation; The Cognitive and Philosophical Aspects of Cooperation Behavior
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2005-2009
B.Sc Telecommunication Engineering | Zanjan University
Thesis: Analysis of Radio Telescope Antenna (Big Ear) using S-NEC
Experience
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2016-2018
Business Development Manager | ATVision
Key Responsibilities:
1) Identifying new prospects in Marketing and Advertising industry.
2) Negotiating with effective people in the field of M&A in order to achieve common goals.
3) Following up new business opportunities in M&A industry and setting up meetings.
4) Designing and developing short, medium and long-term strategies to improve situation of our agency in M&A industry.
5) Tracking and analyzing trends of M&A industry and preparing reports to CEO.
6) Preparing draft of contracts with partner companies.
7) Designing and developing M&A strategies based on objectives and Marketing perspectives of costumers.
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2014-2016
Chief Technology Officer | Sadaf Co.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Responsible to build and manage the tech team for eCommerce startup with more than 30 employees.
2) Managing projects (includes product delivery, quality control and operations), timelines and launches.
3) Preparing the organization chart, operating cycles and describing the tasks of the units.
4) Collaborating with the executive team to assess and recommend technologies in support of e-Commerce needs.
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2013-2014
Research & Development Engineer RoboMakers
Key Responsibilities:
1) Leading and managing several technical projects (Robotics, Modular Educational Tools).
2) Managing and planning for robotics competitions.
3) Developing robotics courses based on efficient educational methods.
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2012-2013
Knowledge Management Specialist Omid Technologies
Key Responsibilities:
1) Providing user guide, white paper and instructions for technical processes and procedures.
2) Creating suitable content for customers and customer service.
3) Cataloging and archiving documented knowledge for easy access.
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My Activities
Teaching
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2015-2016
Teaching Assistant | Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Title: Dynamical Systems in Neuroscience
Reference: Dynamical Systems in Neuroscience – Izhikevich
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2012-2013
Teaching Assistant | University of Isfahan
Title: Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
Reference: Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics – Albert
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2012-2013
Teaching Assistant | University of Isfahan
Title: Philosophy of Quantum Information
Reference: Philosophy of Quantum Information and Entanglement – Bokulich
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2012-2013
Teaching Assistant | University of Isfahan
Title: Social Epistemology
Reference: Social Epistemology - Adrian Haddock, Alan Millar, and Duncan Pritchard
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2012-2013
Teaching Assistant | University of Isfahan
Title: Cognitive Psychology
Reference:Philosophy and the Neurosciences: A Reader - William Bechtel
Research
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2017-2018
Research Assistant | Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Cognitive Game Theory Group
Supervisor: Prof. Madjid Eshaghi Gordji
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2016-2017
Research Assistant | Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Laboratory of Brain–Computer Interface (BCI)
Supervisor: Prof. Reza Ghaderi
An EEG-Based Motor Imagery Brain Computer Interface
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2016-2017
Research Assistant | Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Laboratory of Brain Signals and Images Analysis
Supervisor: Prof. Gholamreza Jafari
Screening of Autism Based on Task-Free fMRI Using Wavelet Transform Method
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2016-2017
Research Assistant | Shahid Beheshti University
Supervisor: Prof. Hamidreza Pouretemad
Tree of Knowledge of Cognitive Science
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2008-2015
Epistemology and Philosophy of Cognitive Science, UI, Isfahan, Iran
Problem of Induction and Bayesian Approach, UI, Isfahan, Iran
Philosophy of Quantum Information, UI, Isfahan, Iran
Digital Image and Video Processing, Xrobox Robotic Group, Tehran, Iran.
Radio Cosmology and Radio Astronomy Data Analysis, ZNU, Zanjan, Iran.
Workshop
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2018
Human Factors (Every User has a Mind) - Rahnema College 2017 & 2018
Structural Equation Modeling in R - ICBS 2018
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2017
Python for Cognitive Scientists - ICBS
Matlab for Cognitive Scientists - ICBS
A Direct Brain-to-Brain Interface in Humans - ICBS
Presentation
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2018
Applications of Game Theory in Cognitive Science - ICBS
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2017
Reduced Sensitivity to Social Priors during Action Prediction - IPM
The Construction of Visual Reality (Predictive Coding Framework) - ICBS
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2016
Markov Decision Process - ICBS 2016
Predictive Processing & Predictive Coding Framework - ICBS
NeuroAesthetics - ICBS 2016
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2013
Experimental Philosophy, Solutions and Challenges – Isfahan University
Mental Representation - Isfahan University
From Neuroscience to Philosophy and Vice Versa - Isfahan University
Introduction to Computational Theory of Mind (CTM) - Isfahan University
Membership & Certificates
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2013-2018
Member of Iranian Society for Cognitive Science and Technology
Member of Iranian Association for Popularization of Science (IAPS)
Member of Scientific Society of Philosophy (University of Isfahan)
Member of Iranian Association of Social Psychology
3 day workshop on fMRI data analysis (IPM 2018)
2 day workshop on Principles of Neural Coding (IPM 2017)
6th Summer School in Analytic Philosophy: Internalism and Externalism: Content, Cognition and Norm (IPM 2016)
5th Summer School in Analytic Philosophy: Topics in Philosophy of Mind (IPM 2015)
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Contact Me!
Get in Touch!
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Campus
Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (ICBS), Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, 19839-63113, Tehran, Iran.
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Emails
h_abdi [at] sbu.ac.ir
ha.abdi [at] outlook.com
hamedabdi62 [at] gmail.com
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Phones
(+98 912) 6164659
(+98 903) 2244789
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