TECHNOLOGIES
My interactive art installation using Face OSC to track facial expressions in 2015- I had to use my computer camera with an open-source code to develop the interaction. Now in 2023, this seems quite seamlessly integrated into our daily lives.
for humanitarian development.
"Human-Centered Design is most relevant when designing in resource-constrained circumstances. An Asset-Based Approach can help to be both human-centered and crisis-conscious in ICT design."
Hi, I am Nasim, Artificial Intelligence Lead for the United Nations World Food Programme. This is my personal website reflecting on my past activities as an information scientist, humanitarian researcher, and designer. These activities do not reflect on my current activities with the UN.
Outside of AI, I am passionate about digital development and the implications of technologies in enhancing the lives of crisis-affected populations. Also about design, arts, sciences, and more art. As a designer and humanist, you will hear me talk about:
Policies and strategies for humanitarian response and community-led programmes,
Localization, technocolonialism, and democratizing information access and sharing,
Human-centered and aspirations-based design, for crises affected populations
Crises, politics, and the nuances of technological development in a world divided.
With AI, I see opportunities to drive social good. But am also cognizant of the socio-technical divides, of the widening social injustice, and the role of humanitarian organizations, leaders, and technologists in addressing social, geographic, political, and economic inequalities. It is in fact harder to this everyday, with the degredation of our human rights and responsibilities as humans.
In respect to AI, I do what I can to act. These days, I engage in many activities, I speak, I write, I develop- but it is hard to post and be consistent in updating my website. But if you like to connect or learn more about my work, feel free to connect on my LinkedIn.