Faculty Member

Majid Memari

Biography

Majid is an AI Scientist with over a decade of experience in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Software Development. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an MBA, and a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering. His postdoctoral research focused on using drone-captured images for wind turbine maintenance. Currently an Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University, he teaches AI-related courses. Previously, he collaborated with researchers from UPenn, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and NLP for Big Data analysis in well-being and health research.

Education

PhD, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2023

Major: Computer Science

MS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2017

Major: Computer Science

MBA, Islamic Azad University, 2015

Major: Business Administration and Management

BS, Islamic Azad University, 2010

Major: Industrial Engineering

Teaching

CS 2700

Causal Inference, Fall 2026

CS 6470

Machine Learning, Fall 2026

CS 6470

Machine Learning, Fall 2026

CS 4390R

Advanced Current Topics in Computer Science, Summer 2026

CS 3390R

Advanced Programming Language Other, Spring 2026

CS 2700

Causal Inference, Spring 2026

CS 1400

Fundamentals of Programming, Spring 2026

Presentations

Memari, Majid , Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing Conference 2026, "AI-ClassSims: Multi-Agent LLM Classroom Simulation with Real-Time Feedback for Teacher Training", IEEE / Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. (May 8, 2026)
Memari, Majid , Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing Conference 2026, "DataGovAI: A Multi-Agent RAG System for Government Data Retention Compliance with Privacy-Preserving Evaluation", IEEE / Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. (May 8, 2026)
Memari, Majid , Hawaii University International Conferences 2025 STEM/STEAM and Education, "Enhancing STEM Education through Project-Based Learning_ Leveraging AI Tools in Undergraduate Courses", Hawaii University International Conferences, Honolulu, HI. (June 11, 2025)
Memari, Majid , Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing Conference 2025, "Intelligent Meal Planning_ a Generative LLM-Based Autonomous Agent Application", IEEE / Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. (May 9, 2025)
Memari, Majid , Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing Conference 2025, "The Role of AI in Transforming Education_ a Systematic Review of Trends", IEEE / Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. (May 9, 2025)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Memari, Majid , Rudolph, George , (2026) "The Capability Ladder_ A Curriculum-Modernization Framework for Workforce Readiness in the AI Era" . arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.07779
Memari, Majid , Ruggles, Krista , (2026) "AI-ClassSims: Multi-Agent LLM Classroom Simulation with Real-Time Feedback for Teacher Training" . IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ietc69527.2026.11568604
Memari, Majid , Rudolph, George , Burns, Barclay , Howlett, Ethan , Bramwell, Christopher , Mcewan, George , (2026) "DataGovAI: A Multi-Agent RAG System for Government Data Retention Compliance with Privacy-Preserving Evaluation" . IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ietc69527.2026.11568649
Ruggles, Krista , Memari, Majid , (2026) "Accelerating Feedback, Preserving Expertise_ AI-Assisted Evaluation in Teacher Preparation" . AACE.
Memari, Majid , Ruggles, Krista , (2025) "Artificial Intelligence in Elementary STEM Education_ A Systematic Review of Current Applications and Future Challenges" . arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.00105
Memari, Majid , Orem, U , (2025) "Enhancing STEM Education through Project-Based Learning_ Leveraging AI Tools in Undergraduate Courses" . Hawaii University International Conferences.

Awards

2026 AI Utah 100 honoree

AI Utah - August 27, 2026

Named to the published 2026 Yearbook Honoree List as Majid Memari, Ph.D., Utah Valley University. Official list_ https_//www.aiutah.org/ai-utah-100/. The page does not assign a public subcategory (Futurists / Builders / Integrators / Rising Stars) next to the name.