Education

Applied Mathematics (Statistical and Mathematical Modeling) (Ph.D.)
- 2025
Wilfrid Laurier University

Economics and Social Systems Engineering (M.Sc.)
- 2016
Tarbiat Modarres University

Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.)
- 2010
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)

Publications

Comparing Algorithms for Fair Allocation of Indivisible Items with Limited Information
2023-06
Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, Springer

Presented at GDN Conference, Tokyo, Japan. Authors: Fahimeh Ziaei, Marc Kilgour.

The Consequences of Preference Correlation for Fair Division of Indivisible Items
2023-10
IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Conference

Presented at IEEE SMC, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Authors: Fahimeh Ziaei, Marc Kilgour.

Comparing Algorithms for Fair Division of Indivisible Items
2022-06
International Conference of Group Decision and Negotiation

Presented at GDN Conference, remote. Authors: Fahimeh Ziaei, Marc Kilgour.

Strategic Analysis of Water Scarcity in Iran, Applying Game Theory
2015
National Conference of Upcoming Strategies for the Water Crisis in Iran and the Middle East

Authors: Fahimeh Ziaei, Majid Sheikhmohammady, Mohsen Bahremani. Shiraz, Iran.

Awards

Best Student Paper-Runner Up Award
2023-06
Springer & International Group Decisions and Negotiations Conference (GDN)

Paper: 'Comparing Algorithms for Fair Division of Indivisible Items with Limited Information'

Best Student Paper Award
2022-06
Springer & International Group Decisions and Negotiations Conference (GDN)

Paper: 'Comparing Algorithms for Fair Division of Indivisible Items'

MS2Discovery Research and Travel Grant
2021
Interdisciplinary Research Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Modelling in Scientific Discovery, Innovation and Sustainability

Walter Metzger Memorial Bursary Fund Recipient
2022
Wilfrid Laurier University

Experience

CSR Researcher and System Analyst
2016 - 2020
Hamrah Modiriat Armani
Tehran, Iran

Researched corporate social responsibility and acted as a system analyst for consulting projects.

Sustainable Environment Expert (Tehran-Kahrizak Urban Development)
2010 - 2013
Amid Engineering and Development Co.
Tehran, Iran

Led sustainability assessments in urban development projects.

Volunteering

Assistant Leader, Physical Education Programs for Children and Youth with Autism and Hyperactivity
2023-06 - 2023-08
Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities

Assisted in running adaptive physical education programs.

Leader, Iranian International Community
2023-12 - present
Wilfrid Laurier University

Organizing and leading cultural and networking events for international students from Iran.

Co-Organizer and Fundraiser
2015 - 2020
Koodakan Charity

Co-organized and fundraised for a society supporting children suffering from cancer.

Skills

  • Mathematical Modeling ()

    Statistical modeling, Optimization, Game theory, Fair division algorithms

  • Software ()

    Python, MATLAB, R, Maple

  • Teaching & Supervision ()

    University-level instruction, Graduate & undergraduate course development, Mentorship

  • Professional Service ()

    Peer review, Conference organization, Community outreach

Languages

  • English — Professional proficiency
  • Persian (Farsi) — Native

Interests

  • Science Communication — Research networking, Academic outreach, Community fundraising
  • Volunteering — Youth engagement, Health advocacy

Projects

Presenter
- present
Uncertainty and Strategy in Fair Allocation of Indivisible Items (presentation) — Academic talks and knowledge dissemination on novel approaches in fair division under uncertainty.
  • Presented at Dr. Kate Larson’s Research Team, University of Waterloo (Nov 2024)
  • Inaugural talk at MS2Discovery PhD Seminar Series, Waterloo (Nov 2024)
Presenter
- present
Accelerating Fallback Bargaining to Allocate Indivisible Items (presentation) — Investigated algorithmic strategies to increase efficiency in fair division under strict constraints.
  • Presented at Social Choice and Welfare Conference, Paris, France (Jul 2024)
  • Presented at GDN Conference, Porto, Portugal (Jun 2023)
Presenter
- present
Comparing Algorithms for Fair Allocation of Indivisible Items with Limited Information (presentation) — Evaluated the performance and fairness of various algorithms under information constraints.
  • AMMCS International Conference, Waterloo (Aug 2023)
  • GDN Conference, Tokyo, Japan (Jun 2023)