معرفی
Isar Nejadgholi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Senior Research Scientist at the National Research Council Canada (NRC). Her research focuses on AI-driven solutions for societal challenges, emphasizing ethical AI principles. Key areas include natural language processing (NLP), fairness in AI systems, and social media analysis.
Research Interests
- Applied Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Social Media Processing
- Explainability and Fairness in AI
- Multimodal Systems
Key Contributions
Her work spans developing AI tools for immigration settlement, wildfire management, and combating toxic language online. Notable projects include:
- Evaluating large language models in multilingual contexts (Farsi, Cantonese, Telugu)
- Designing ethical frameworks for AI in public sector communication
- Pioneering studies on aporophobia (prejudice against the poor) and gender bias in LLMs
Awards and Recognition
- Recipient of the 2025 Digital Technologies’ Value for Canada Award
- Best Paper Award at WOAH 2023 for work on toxic language targeting the poor
- Co-organizer of tutorials on ethical AI at FAccT and AAAI conferences
Professional Activities
She serves as an area chair for ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL, and chairs committees for workshops on ethical NLP (e.g., WOAH, TrustNLP). Her advocacy includes:
- Public talks on AI ethics and innovation
- Collaboration with governments and NGOs on AI literacy programs
- Policy advising for responsible AI adoption in Canada
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