Hossein Hajimirsadeghi
About Hossein Hajimirsadeghi
Hossein Hajimirsadeghi is a Principal Researcher at Borealis AI in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in machine learning, robotics, and computer vision. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University and has previously worked at Oracle Labs and BroadbandTV.
Work at Borealis AI
Hossein Hajimirsadeghi has been employed at Borealis AI as a Principal Researcher since 2021. His role involves advanced research in machine learning, leveraging his extensive background in the field. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Machine Learning Researcher at the same organization from 2018 to 2021. His work at Borealis AI is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Hossein Hajimirsadeghi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Tehran, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Tehran from 2004 to 2008. His expertise encompasses various areas of machine learning, including explainable machine learning and probabilistic graphical models.
Background
Hossein Hajimirsadeghi has a diverse professional background. He began his career as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tehran from 2006 to 2009. He later transitioned to roles at BroadbandTV, where he worked as an R&D Intern and a Part-time Research Engineer and Consultant from 2014 to 2015. After his time at BroadbandTV, he joined Oracle Labs as a Machine Learning Researcher, where he held positions from 2015 to 2018. His academic and professional experiences have been primarily based in Vancouver, Canada.
Research Contributions
Hajimirsadeghi has conducted significant research in various domains, including computer vision, where he focused on video event detection and human activity recognition. He has also been involved in intrusion detection research, emphasizing network traffic analysis and anomaly detection. His work extends to finance-related research, specifically in risk and capacity models and credit strategies, as well as macroeconomics research, including electricity market analysis and game theory.
Technical Skills
Hossein Hajimirsadeghi possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his research and professional work. He has expertise in robotics, particularly in robot programming by demonstration and human-robot interaction. His skills also include optimization techniques such as convex optimization and evolutionary optimization, as well as experience in control systems, focusing on intelligent control and cooperative control.