Hossein Rahnama

Hossein Rahnama is Professor of Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University and Visiting Professor at MIT Media Lab. As founding director of Paradox Lab (MIT collaboration) and co-founder of DMZ/RC4, he drives research in human-centered AI systems.

Research focuses on context-aware computing, human-AI interaction, and ethical data governance. With 50+ publications and 16 patents, his work bridges computer science and media innovation.

• MIT Technology Review Global TR35 (2012)
• Isadore Sharp Outstanding Graduate Award (2013)
• Smithsonian Innovator to Watch (2013)
• Canada's Top 40 under 40 (2017)