Department of Computer Science University of California at Riverside
Riverside, California, United States of America

Arman Irani is a fourth year PhD candidate in computer science at the University of California, Riverside, with a focus in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its application in comprehending and quantifying online interactions. His research interests lie in the exploration of deliberation dynamics within online forums, with a particular emphasis on dissecting the discourse that occurs on platforms such as Reddit and Telegram and the relationship between real-world events and online conversations. Irani’s publications delve into the realms of domain-specific keyword expansion, sentiment analysis, and the development of robust frameworks for quantifying discourse encompassing contentious subjects.