Bio:

I'm a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) at Tilburg University under the supervision of Dr. Ulrich Laitenberger and Dr. Florian Pethig. My main research interest is in digital platforms and online labor markets. 

I studied electrical engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology. I completed a Master's in Research Methodologies in Management Science with an orientation in Information Systems at IE University under the supervision of Dr. Luz Rello. 

Working papers:

• Sabzizadeh E., Laitenberger, U., Pethig, F., 2026. "Safety as Strategy: Consumer Protection and Platform Leakage," Working Papers 26-07, NET Institute. 

Research in progress:

• Sabzizadeh E., Laitenberger, U., Pethig, F, "Generative AI’s Impact on Microtasking Platforms: Evidence from the Rollout of ChatGPT", [Data processing]

Awards and Grants:

• IE University MRes fully-funded scholarship

• Iranian University Entrance Exam: Ranked 976 among approximately 318,000 participants in the nation (top 0.3 percent)