Intro
I'm Dr. Maz, a published AI and robotics researcher with a PhD in Computer Science and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction. Based in Canada, I work at the intersection of research, engineering, and design to build intelligent systems, adaptive interfaces, and human-centered technologies for complex real-world environments.
My research connects artificial intelligence, robotics, HCI, and computational public safety. I build and study systems that help machines sense, adapt, and support safer decision-making when real-world conditions are uncertain.
PUBLICATIONS
Experience
Team Lead, Product Experience & Design
Mar 2024 - Present
Stantec
Toronto, ON
Leads product experience and design at Stantec, blending HCI, mixed-methods research, AI, robotics, and evidence-based design to improve safety, resilience, and human outcomes across complex communities and infrastructure systems.
Team Lead, Product Experience & Design
Mar 2024 - Present
Stantec
Toronto, ON
Leads product experience and design at Stantec, blending HCI, mixed-methods research, AI, robotics, and evidence-based design to improve safety, resilience, and human outcomes across complex communities and infrastructure systems.
Senior Researcher
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Wattpad
Toronto, ON
Designed mixed-methods research and applied data science programs for 80M monthly users, translating behavioral insight into product strategy and stronger reader/writer experiences.
Senior Researcher
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Wattpad
Toronto, ON
Designed mixed-methods research and applied data science programs for 80M monthly users, translating behavioral insight into product strategy and stronger reader/writer experiences.
Senior Researcher
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Wattpad
Toronto, ON
Designed mixed-methods research and applied data science programs for 80M monthly users, translating behavioral insight into product strategy and stronger reader/writer experiences.
Head of Research
Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
Infront Sports & Media AG
Toronto, ON
Led human-centered research and design advisory work for global clients across Europe, China, Canada, and the United States.
Head of Research
Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
Infront Sports & Media AG
Toronto, ON
Led human-centered research and design advisory work for global clients across Europe, China, Canada, and the United States.
Head of Research
Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
Infront Sports & Media AG
Toronto, ON
Led human-centered research and design advisory work for global clients across Europe, China, Canada, and the United States.
Head of Design
Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
Wysdom.AI
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Led human-centered design for white-label AI customer support software used by major telecom and software companies.
Head of Design
Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
Wysdom.AI
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Led human-centered design for white-label AI customer support software used by major telecom and software companies.
Head of Design
Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
Wysdom.AI
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Led human-centered design for white-label AI customer support software used by major telecom and software companies.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science
2021 - May 2026
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
Specialized in AI and robotics, with research in tactile robotic traversal, autonomous systems, human-machine interaction, computational public safety, and shared-control HMI frameworks.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science
2021 - May 2026
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
Specialized in AI and robotics, with research in tactile robotic traversal, autonomous systems, human-machine interaction, computational public safety, and shared-control HMI frameworks.
Master of Science - MSc, Human Computer Interaction
2017 - 2021
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Graduate work focused on HCI, user research, interaction design, mixed-methods evaluation, and human-centered intelligent systems.
Master of Science - MSc, Human Computer Interaction
2017 - 2021
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Graduate work focused on HCI, user research, interaction design, mixed-methods evaluation, and human-centered intelligent systems.
Honours Bachelor of Arts
2001-2006
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Undergraduate degree in Fine Art and Poltical Science
Honours Bachelor of Arts
2001-2006
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Undergraduate degree in Fine Art and Poltical Science
Microsoft Certification Roadmap
AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
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AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
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AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert
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AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert
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SC-500: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
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SC-500: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
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AI-200: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate
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AI-200: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate
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AI-103: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate
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AI-103: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate
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Testimonials
Neeraj Yedekar
Data, Automation & AI at Stantec, worked with Adam on the same team
Adam has been a driving force behind enterprise-scale UX maturity at Stantec, setting product design standards, governance, BASIN guidelines, and a collaborative, high-trust design practice that balances strategy, mentorship, research, and rapid prototyping.
Neeraj Yedekar
Data, Automation & AI at Stantec, worked with Adam on the same team
Adam has been a driving force behind enterprise-scale UX maturity at Stantec, setting product design standards, governance, BASIN guidelines, and a collaborative, high-trust design practice that balances strategy, mentorship, research, and rapid prototyping.
Andrew Chak
Former Head of Experience Design at Wattpad, managed Adam directly
Adam is a senior UX researcher with strong qualitative, quantitative, and data science methods. He turns complex research into product, business, and design decisions, and brings innovative methods such as gaze plotting and machine learning into research practice.
Andrew Chak
Former Head of Experience Design at Wattpad, managed Adam directly
Adam is a senior UX researcher with strong qualitative, quantitative, and data science methods. He turns complex research into product, business, and design decisions, and brings innovative methods such as gaze plotting and machine learning into research practice.