RAG Pipelines and AI Discovery Tools for Academic Libraries
Exploring how retrieval-augmented generation and AI-driven search tools are transforming how academic libraries surface and deliver knowledge to researchers.
I am a scholar-practitioner leading the integration of AI into academic research and higher education. I am fascinated by the science behind computing and technology, and I use that curiosity to build the infrastructure—pipelines, datasets, and search tools—that turn raw information into navigable knowledge. By blending a background in computational social science with data science, my work spans the full lifecycle of AI in higher education, from infrastructure architecture and institutional governance to the critical evaluation of models and the cultivation of AI-literacy in research. I advocate for an Auditable AI future that balances rapid innovation with institutional compliance.
Education
PhD Political Science
2017-08-01
2022-12-12
Arizona State University
MS Data Science
2025-12-16
2024-08-08
University of Arizona
BA European Studies and Economic Sciences
2008-09-15
2012-05-31
Qafqaz University
Research
My research examines how AI and computational methods can help institutions govern, evaluate, and respond to emerging technologies. Drawing on machine learning, large language models, and computational social science, I investigate how institutions adapt to technological change, manage risk, and design effective governance frameworks. My work also explores the use of AI for academic, legal, and policy research, as well as the societal implications of AI in higher education.
Research Areas
AI, Society, and Higher Education
Research on the societal implications of AI adoption in higher education, including technology acceptance, academic integrity, and the relationship between people, institutions, and AI systems.
AI for Research and Knowledge Production
Research on the use of AI in academic, legal, and policy research, with a focus on research workflows and AI-assisted knowledge production systems.
Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies
Analysis of how institutions adopt, regulate, and oversee AI systems, emphasizing governance structures, policies, and organizational conditions that shape responsible AI integration.
AI for Policy and Conflict Forecasting
Development and application of machine learning and large language model approaches to forecast policy outcomes and conflict dynamics in complex social and political environments.
Selected Research Projects
AI Explanations, Misinformation, and Belief Updating
A survey experiment examining whether accurate and deceptive AI-generated explanations move people toward or away from factual accuracy.
View on GitHubProjects
These are tools, datasets, and platforms I have built to support AI-driven research and academic workflows, from discovery infrastructure to open-source libraries.
Talks and Presentations
AI Governance Frameworks for Academic Institutions
A talk on building auditable AI governance frameworks within academic and research institutions, balancing innovation with institutional compliance.
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