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Mohammad Rahimi

PhD Student
2085 Pamplin (0235)
880 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Currently on job market? No

Year Started: 2022

Advisor(s): Dr. Paul B. Lowry, and Dr. Idris Adjerid

Committee Members: Dr. Alan R. Dennis, Dr. Subodha Kumar, and Dr. Jiayi Liu

Research Topics:

  • Conversational AI / Large Language Models (LLMs) / Chatbots
  • Artificial Intelligence in (Mental) Healthcare
  • Behavioral Nudges in Healthcare
  • Overarching Themes (1 or more present in every project):
    • Digital (Mental) Health
    • Health Disparities / Equity
    • Social Justice / Social Good

Research Methods: Experiments (Field / Lab / Online), Machine Learning, Experimental Economics, Econometrics, Behavioral Methods, Psychometrics, Structural Equation Modelling (CB / PLS), Surveys, Interviews, Mixed-Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative), Grounded Theory, Theory Building, Instrument Development

Skills: Python, R, Stata, Text Mining, Mplus, SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, SAS Enterprise Miner, Tableau, SQL, VBA

Target Academic Discipline(s): Information Systems / Information Technology

Previous Education:

  • Trainee, Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, University of Pennsylvania (2023 – Present)
    • Mentors: Dr. Anish Agarwal and Dr. Raina Merchant
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Information Systems, Fox School of Business, Temple University
    • Passed all the required coursework and comprehensive exams. Advanced to candidacy. Transferred to VT in Jan 2022.

Received merit-based full-tuition and fees scholarship plus stipend (full-ride):

  • Master of Business Administration (Full-Time MBA), W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
  • Master of Science in Business Analytics, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University (Dual Degree)

Previous Work Experience: 

  • Different Data Analytics / Management Consulting Roles, Fortune 500
  • Founder and C.E.O., A Transnational Trading Company
  • Different (Senior) Managerial Roles, Various Industries

Personal Website: https://chibe.upenn.edu/expert/mohammad-rahimi-msc-mba-pmp/