The team behind the research

People

Nauta Research Labs brings together expertise in Industrial-Organizational psychology, AI governance, validation science, and employment law to deliver rigorous, defensible audits and governance programs for workforce AI systems.

Team

Our work combines deep domain expertise with practical, standards-aligned methodology.

Safeer Ahmad

Founder & Principal Researcher

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist specializing in AI governance, bias auditing, and validation science for workforce AI systems. Bridges the gap between psychometric science and responsible AI.

Research Collaborators

Network

Nauta Research Labs maintains an active network of collaborators across I-O psychology, data science, employment law, and AI policy to support multidisciplinary research.

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Open Positions

We welcome inquiries from researchers and practitioners interested in AI governance, fairness, and validation science. Reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Domain expertise

Our research and advisory work draws on deep knowledge across several interconnected disciplines, ensuring that every engagement is grounded in both science and practical applicability.

I-O Psychology

Job analysis, selection validation, adverse impact analysis, psychometric measurement, and evidence-based assessment design rooted in SIOP Principles and APA Standards.

AI Governance & Policy

NIST AI RMF alignment, governance program design, SOP development, risk registers, and audit trail architecture for responsible AI deployment.

Fairness & Employment Law

Title VII compliance, EEOC Uniform Guidelines, state AI legislation (NYC LL 144, Colorado SB 205), and defensible documentation for legal review.