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Hatim Rahman serves as Associate Professor of Management and Organizations and Sociology (by courtesy) at Northwestern University, holding the prestigious PepsiCo Chair in International Management. His research fundamentally examines how artificial intelligence and algorithms reshape work structures, employment relationships, and labor market dynamics, with particular focus on digital platform ecosystems and algorithmic management systems.
Professor Rahman's academic credentials include a PhD in Management Science & Engineering (2019) and MS in Organizations, Technology, Entrepreneurship (2014) from Stanford University, complemented by a BA in Business Process Management with Minor in Technology and Management from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (2009).
His scholarly work centers on the sociotechnical transformation of work through algorithmic systems, investigating worker reactivity to opaque evaluations, platform power dynamics, and emergent resistance movements in digital labor markets. Key contributions explore the "invisible cage" of algorithmic control, the experimental nature of platform management, and the sociological implications of AI-driven workplace restructuring. His research bridges management theory, sociology of work, and technology studies to address critical questions about fairness, autonomy, and accountability in the algorithmic age.
Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a clear evolution from creative occupations research (2017) toward concentrated investigation of algorithmic labor platforms (2021-2025). His work consistently demonstrates how digital platforms reconfigure worker autonomy through experimental management practices, opaque evaluation systems, and novel control mechanisms, while simultaneously generating new forms of worker resistance and activism. The 2024 book "Inside the Invisible Cage" synthesizes these insights into a comprehensive framework for understanding algorithmic worker control.
Professor Rahman's exceptional contributions have earned him significant recognition:
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient for bridging STEM skills and employment gaps
- George R. Terry Book Award winner from the Academy of Management
- Named among Poets & Quants' Best 40 Business School Professors Under 40 (2023)
- Thinkers50 Radar listing for influential management thinking
- Multiple Academy of Management best paper awards across divisions
- Microsoft Research AI and Society Fellowship
- International Labour and Employment Relations Association prizes
His research program includes substantial grant funding from the NSF CAREER award, while his academic service encompasses editorial board membership at Administrative Science Quarterly and review work for top management journals. As an educator, he develops innovative courses like "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work" that prepare MBA students for technology-driven organizational transformation, emphasizing practical integration of AI systems while addressing ethical implications for workers and organizations.
