Mehran Moeini Jam

Institute of Logic and Computation, TU Wien, Austria
mehran[dot]jam[at]tuwien[dot]ac[dot]at

I am a PhD student at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), working under the supervision of Prof. Georg Weissenbacher and Prof. Ezio Bartocci, and a member of the Rigorous Systems Engineering and TrustCPS research groups. I received my Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, where I also served as a lecturer for one year, teaching the undergraduate course on Theory of Automata and Formal Languages. During my master’s studies, I had the privilege of working under the guidance of Prof. Ali Movaghar and Prof. Marjan Sirjani.

Research Interests

  • Theory of Automata and Formal Languages
  • Formal Specification and Verification
  • Theory of Distributed and Concurrent Systems
  • Operating Systems

Education

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Master of Science
Computer Engineering - Group of Algorithms and Computation
Thesis

Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Science
Computer Engineering - Software
Final Project
  • Title: Design and Implementation of a blockchain system for reliable medical record sharing

Teaching

Lecturer

Theory of Automata and Formal Languages

Commitment to an Inclusive Community

Through my years as a graduate student and subsequently as an early-career instructor, my interaction with the student community has been notably extensive, primarily facilitated by my involvement in numerous courses and my role as the head of the student association. It has gradually deepened my understanding of the vital importance of an all-inclusive environment, where everyone feels supported and valued. I firmly believe in creating a learning environment where every student, especially the younger generation grappling with self-doubts, feels accepted and part of the community.

Campus life beyond the classroom is of vital importance too, and our efforts in the student association has always encompassed concerns regarding the dormitory conditions, campus safety (particularly for women), and making facilities more accessible to all students. Though we've come a long way, there is still a great deal left to accomplish.

Transitioning out of this phase of my life and focusing more on my research and teaching responsibilities has made me increasingly aware of my growing detachment from the day-to-day concerns and evolving challenges faced by the student community. If you share similar concerns or face such issues yourself, as an undergraduate, graduate, or member of student organizations, please feel free to reach out to me for support, whether personal, academic, or otherwise.

Extracurricular

In my free time, I love driving around to visit nearby cities, listening to music, and admiring the beautiful historical, cultural, and natural sights that Iranian cities have to offer. In another life, I was a passionate cinema enthusiast and have picked up quite a bit about films along the way. I’m a big fan of directors like David Fincher, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Darren Aronofsky, Safdie brothers and also European filmmakers such as Gaspar Noé and Yorgos Lanthimos - and let's not forget about the young Damian Chazelle, who directed 'Whiplash', one of my all-time favorite movies and a true cinematic masterpiece in my opinion.