Behnam Kia, Ph.D.
About Behnam Kia, Ph.D.
Behnam Kia, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Data Science at RevolutionParts, where he develops machine learning models to enhance customer sales. He has a strong academic background in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has published around 50 research articles in adaptive computing.
Work at RevolutionParts
Behnam Kia serves as the Director of Data Science at RevolutionParts, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he has developed unique machine learning models tailored for recommendations that empower customers to enhance sales growth. As the founding Head of Data Science, he led a team that successfully reduced order cancellations by 25% through data-driven product modifications.
Education and Expertise
Behnam Kia earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, completed in 2009. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in adaptive computing and learning, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Before joining RevolutionParts, Behnam Kia held several academic and entrepreneurial positions. He worked as a Research Faculty Member at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2011 to 2015 and as a Research Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University from 2015 to 2019. He co-founded Stacks in 2019 and served as its Co-Founder until 2023. He also founded InfinityGates, where he worked from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements
Behnam Kia has published approximately 50 research articles focused on adaptive computing and learning. He has been awarded five invention patents related to these fields. Additionally, he advises the Campbell Law School's Innovation Institute on the intersection of law and technology, particularly concerning the role of artificial intelligence in improving legal practices and its regulation.
Professional Involvement
In addition to his role at RevolutionParts, Behnam Kia has been an advisory board member at the Campbell Law Innovation Institute since 2021. His work there focuses on integrating technology and law, emphasizing the implications of artificial intelligence in legal contexts.