Michael R. Amiri
Who I Am
Resilient Leader • Technologist • Educator • Unconventional Thinker • World Citizen • Scholar • Team Builder
Schools Attended
12 schools across 3 states and 2 countries
Students Taught
100+ in STEM & CS
Awards & Honors
15+ recognitions incl. President’s Award, Superintendent’s Award, UFT Science
Leadership & Teams
Robotics founder; Mock Trial co-captain (NYC quarterfinals)
Academic Journey
From high school honors to graduate study, a clear progression across physics, computer science, and data science—bridging rigorous theory and applied AI.
Regents Diploma with Seal of Civic Readiness & Honors
MVB High School• New York, NY
GPA 104.92/100. Honors: President’s Award for Educational Excellence, NYC DOE Superintendent’s Award, MVB Gold Medal in Math, UFT Science Committee Award, Congress of Future Medical Leaders, multiple school-level academic awards.
Physics (foundation year, transferred)
Fordham University• Bronx, NY
Completed first-year physics major with minor in business administration; transferred after one year to pursue an interdisciplinary CS/Data Science track at NYU.
Dual Bachelor's in Computer Science & Data Science
NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences & Center for Data Science• New York, NY
Interdisciplinary accelerated focus; minor in Social Entrepreneurship (Stern) ~75% completed. Bridging theory, systems, and applied ML.
M.S. in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology (Online)• Atlanta, GA
Specialization in Computing Systems & Machine Learning (part-time).
Credentials Archive (earlier academic history)
Academic Studies
Pioneer Academy (High School)• Ann Arbor, MI
GPA 4.0/4.0 unweighted; Earned the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award; maintained a perfect GPA while participating in STEM enrichment.
Academic Studies
Tehran International School (Middle/High School)• Tehran, Iran
Ranked second in class; strong international academic performance, class president, and intensive rigorous academic curriculum.
Interdisciplinary Foundation
This unique combination of physics, computer science, and data science provides a comprehensive foundation for tackling complex problems at the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence. Each discipline contributes essential perspectives: physics for mathematical rigor and systematic thinking, computer science for algorithmic and systems design, and data science for empirical analysis and real-world application.
Upcoming Research Pipeline
Stay tuned – this section will highlight upcoming research projects and explorations at the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and human potential.
Cognitive Architectures
Exploring brain-inspired AI architectures that mirror human cognitive processes for more intuitive and explainable artificial intelligence.
Neural Efficiency
Investigating energy-efficient neural networks inspired by biological brain energy optimization and sparse activation patterns.
Human-AI Collaboration
Developing frameworks for seamless human-AI collaboration that amplify human capabilities rather than replace human intelligence.
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Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work spanning AI research, data science, and innovative applications at the intersection of technology and human potential.
Bias Audit & Remediation of Jigsaw Toxicity Model
AIF360 metrics, SHAP explainability, and multi-GPU training (DDP).
Fairness audit of an NLP toxicity classifier with PyTorch + Transformers.
Computational Cognitive Modeling of Human Emotion
Mixed-precision and distributed training on HPC (Slurm).
Multi-label emotion classification with RoBERTa on GoEmotions.
The New First Principles of Tech Innovation
A manifesto on rethinking technological progress from fundamental principles in a modern context.
NeuroAI: The Convergence of Mind and Machine
Exploring the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of neuroscience and cognitive science.
Code-Based Projects
Technical implementations spanning machine learning, data science, and AI research with real-world applications.
View All Code Projects →Vision Pieces
Thought leadership articles and philosophical explorations on the future of AI, human potential, and first principles thinking.
View All Vision Pieces →Brand & Ventures
Beyond the portfolio – explore my initiatives and content channels focused on advancing AI research, strategic consulting, and thought leadership.
AMIRI XI
A boutique agency and consultancy blending technology, data, and strategy to amplify human potential. Launching in 2025 with a focus on AI integration and strategic innovation.
🎯 Strategic AI Consulting
📊 Data Science Solutions
🚀 Innovation Frameworks
Modern First Principles
A podcast exploring foundational thinking in tech & society. Conversations with leading innovators reshaping their fields through first principles approaches.
Upcoming: Conversations on AI ethics, cognitive architectures, and the future of human-machine collaboration.
Interested in collaborating or learning more about any of these ventures? Let's connect and explore how we can amplify human potential together.
Get In TouchLet's Connect
Interested in collaboration, consulting, or just want to discuss AI and innovation? I'd love to hear from you. Choose the best way to connect below.
For consulting inquiries and collaboration opportunities
updates@amirixi.com
Connect professionally and follow my updates
linkedin.com/in/amiri-michael
GitHub
Explore my code and technical projects
github.com/Amiri-007
What I'm Looking For
Consulting Opportunities
- • AI strategy and implementation
- • Data science and analytics projects
- • Technical advisory roles
- • Research collaboration
Collaboration Interests
- • NeuroAI research initiatives
- • Podcast guest appearances
- • Speaking engagements
- • Open source contributions
Response time: Usually within 24-48 hours