Reyhaneh Bakhtiari

Reyhaneh Bakhtiari is a skilled researcher and model risk manager with extensive experience in the fields of electrical engineering, psychology, and communication sciences. Currently serving as an Associate Researcher at the University of Alberta since January 2024, Reyhaneh previously held the position of Model Risk Manager at ATB Financial for a brief period, where data validation and model organization were key responsibilities. Reyhaneh's long tenure at the University of Alberta spanned from 2013 to 2023, including roles as Senior Research Scientist and Associate Research Fellow, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary research in psychology and communication sciences. Earlier experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta, research assistance at the University of Tehran and Imam Khomeini Hospital, and hardware design engineering roles, showcasing a strong background in both theoretical and applied aspects of the field, reinforced by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran.