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Dr Mohammad Naiseh
Dr. Mohammad Naiseh
Lecturer in Computer Science & Programme Leader, MSc AI
University of Aberdeen, Doha, Qatar
I am a researcher at the University of Aberdeen specialising in Responsible AI, Human-Centred AI, and Explainable AI. My work sits at the intersection of emerging AI techniques and user-centred design, with a focus on how people interact with, interpret, and trust AI-driven systems. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
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News & updates
2023+
Paper ranked among Top Cited in the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (Scopus)
"How the different explanation classes impact trust calibration: the case of clinical DSS" — one of the most cited IJHCS papers since Jan 2023. ↗
Top cited
16
Feb 2026
Workshop: Designing AI for Humans — Building Fair and Responsible Intelligent Systems
Led an interactive workshop for students at the University of Aberdeen Qatar on Human-AI Interaction, responsible AI practices, and the impact of design decisions on bias, usability, and user trust. ↗
Teaching
2025
Paper
New paper: Oesophageal cancer multi-disciplinary ML tool published in EClinicalMedicine (Elsevier)
Co-designed, externally validated machine learning tool for oesophageal cancer decision-making. ↗
Publication
Mar
2025
REFORMIST shortlisted for Best Research Project for Impact — AI & Robotics Research Awards at the Royal Society
Finalist alongside RoboTIPS and Agri-Robotics at the UKRI TAS Hub awards ceremony, London. ↗
Award
Jun
2025
Organised Frictional AI Workshop (2nd edition) at HHAI 2025, Pisa, Italy
Workshop on cognitive engagement and reliance in hybrid human-AI decision-making. ↗
Workshop
2025
Policy
Research cited in UK Parliamentary POST briefing on AI and Mental Healthcare
Two papers cited in national policy briefing shaping AI deployment in mental health services. ↗
Policy
Oct
2024
Organised THUS24 workshop on Trustworthy Human-Swarm Interaction at IEEE IROS 2024, Abu Dhabi
Half-day workshop featuring keynotes from Carnegie Mellon, UT Austin, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. ↗
Workshop
Research themes
Responsible AI Human-Centred AI Explainable AI (XAI) Trust calibration Human-AI teaming Trustworthy autonomous systems
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Recent highlights
Recent talk
📚 Latest paper
Oesophageal cancer multi-disciplinary tool: a co-designed, externally validated ML tool
EClinicalMedicine · Elsevier · 2025
Latest talk
🎥 Latest talk
Designing for Effective Human-XAI Interaction: UX Research Plays and Cards
EXTRAAMAS 2025 · Detroit, US · May 2025
Recognition & impact
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Best Paper Award
TAS Symposium 2023 · Edinburgh
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Award Finalist — Royal Society
AI & Robotics Research Awards 2025
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Cited in UK Parliament
POST Briefing on AI & Mental Healthcare
Find me online
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