Dr. Hadi Asghari
I am a scientific researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at TU Berlin. My research lies at the intersection of computer science and systems thinking, with focus on responsible AI, security and privacy, and digital ethics.
Computing and machine learning can help us answer deep scientific questions and achieve sustainable development goals. However, they need to be designed with values and safeguards in mind, and their impacts need to be actively monitored to ensure a free and equitable future for everyone. I approach these challenges both conceptually and empirically.
My research projects address key questions on these topics through interdisciplinary collaborations. I serve on several program committees, contribute to open-source projects, and engage with policymakers.
Previously, I worked at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. Before that, I worked at TU Delft, where I obtained my PhD degree in Information Security Economics (2016). I was also a visiting research scholar at Princeton University’s Center for IT Policy. Prior to my research career, I worked for several years as a software engineer and entrepreneur in Tehran.