Hanieh Mohammadi
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID), May 2015
SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Master of Science in Management, Distinction, June 2012
SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Physics (Dual Degree), Distinction, June 2009
Hanieh's academic journey in engineering, entrepreneurship, and public policy advising has led her to specialize in organizational studies, with a particular interest in sustainability and social innovation. Her research involves exploring the dynamics of teams and managerial roles within innovative contexts, focusing on how authority and jurisdiction are exercised and accounted for in these settings. Engaged in Ph.D. research at McGill University, she adopts a multidisciplinary approach, blending organizational theory, sociology, and technology. Her projects include examining the implications of AI in the workplace and the effects of language barriers on team dynamics, reflecting her overarching commitment to sustainability innovation.
Ph.D. Student Teaching Excellence Award, 2022, awarded based on excellent performance on formal course evaluations and the relative standing of an instructor compared to their peers and their specific area department.
McGill Faculty of Management, Center for Strategic Studies thesis grant, 2022-2023, awarded to support the execution and dissemination of high-quality research in strategy and organization studies.
Mintzberg Graduate Award, 2019-2023
Bashir Al-Haffar Public Service Fellowship, awarded to women from Middle East to contribute to the public policy issues in the region, 2013-2014
Chen Family Foundation Fellowship part of the HAND foundation scholarship program, awarded to the young economists to contribute to positive economic relations between China, United States, and Iran in the decades to come, 2013
Middle East Initiative Research Grant, awarded to the students whose research has contribution to the economic issues of the Middle East, 2015
Harvard Kennedy School Degree Program Research Grant, awarded to the successful second year policy analysis in MPA/ID program, 2015
National Talented Student Government Grant, awarded to the top 0.05% college students in Iran because of their academic merits, 2005-2009
In my current research, which is an ethnographic study, I explore the integration of conversational AI within team environments, focusing on its impact on team dynamics and managerial relationships in the context of sustainability innovation. By dissecting the complex interactions between managers, conversational AI, and team members, I aim to uncover how these technologies influence collaborative efforts toward sustainable outcomes. The study examines the potential of conversational AI to either align with or disrupt existing team structures and decision-making processes, which are critical in developing sustainable solutions. Through this lens, I intend to reveal how conversational AI can transform traditional management approaches and enhance the innovative capacities of teams working on sustainability challenges.
