Hedyeh Beyhaghi

Hedyeh Beyhaghi is an Assistant Professor at the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on algorithmic game theory, mechanism design, machine learning theory, and algorithms under uncertainty. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University (2019) and held postdoctoral positions at Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), Northwestern University, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Cornell University, 2019
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2012

Research Interests: Her work bridges theoretical computer science and economics, addressing challenges in strategic decision-making under uncertainty. Key areas include:

• Mechanism design for multi-item auctions and competitive markets
• Algorithmic fairness in learning and matching systems
• Pandora's Box problem variants and applications
• Strategic learning dynamics in adversarial environments

Teaching: Currently instructs COMPSCI 611 - Advanced Algorithms (Spring 2025). Past courses include advanced topics in algorithms and complexity.

Lab Affiliation: Theoretical Computer Science Group at UMass Amherst.