Dr. Amir is an Assistant Instructional Professor in Computational Social Science, and a cognitive neuroscientist. He studies how the human brain creates and understands humor, and how computational methods and AI can illuminate and replicate the creative processes behind it.

His research combines neuroimaging with computational modeling to examine humor, creativity, visual perception, and moral cognition.

He teaches MACS 30000, "Introduction to Computational Social Science," as well as "Computational Approaches to Humor Research (From Python to Punchlines)" and "AI and Human Minds: Computational Approaches to Psychology and Neuroscience."

Students interested in computational approaches to cognition, humor and creativity research, or the intersection of AI and neuroscience are welcome to reach out about coursework, MA thesis advising, and research opportunities.