Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi is a Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator at the University of North Carolina's School of Information and Library Science. His research focuses on AI's impact on work, human-AI symbiosis, and algorithmic management. He holds a PhD from Syracuse University and has taught courses like 'Management for Information Professionals' and 'Information Science Capstone.'

Education:

• BS in Public Administration, Shahid Beheshti University
• MS in Information Systems, London School of Economics
• PhD in Information Science and Technology, Syracuse University

Research Interests: Explores AI's transformative role in knowledge work, gig economy dynamics, digital nomadism, and organizational learning. His work bridges sociotechnical theory with real-world applications, emphasizing AI's dual capacities for automating and informating work.

Awards:

• 2017 Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence
• 2018 Best Article in Business Horizons
• 2019 Lee Dirks Best Paper Award Finalist

Advising & Grants: Advises PhD students like Grace Shin and Eliscia Kinder. Research has been funded by NSF and industry collaborations, focusing on AI ethics, digital labor platforms, and flexible work infrastructures.

Labs/Teams: Leads projects on algorithmic management and human-AI interactions, collaborating with scholars like Steve Sawyer and Ingrid Erickson through the Work in the Age of Intelligent Machines (WAIM) network.