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Expert-Developed

Created by dissertation committee chairs and educational AI specialists with decades of combined experience.

Built by People Who Understand Dissertations

Dr. Dissertation wasn't created by software engineers guessing what matters in academic work. It was developed by actual dissertation committee members who've reviewed thousands of dissertations and know exactly what makes the difference between acceptance and rejection.

Who Built This

Dissertation Committee Chairs

Academic Leadership

Faculty members who've served on dissertation committees across multiple disciplines, understanding the nuances of different fields and methodological approaches.

2,000+Dissertations Reviewed
15+Years Experience
Educational AI Specialists

Technical Excellence

Experts in educational technology and AI applications who understand how to translate academic expertise into effective computational analysis.

10+AI Projects Deployed
PhDLevel Education
Doctoral Student Advisors

Student-Centered Design

Writing center directors and dissertation coaches who work daily with students, understanding their challenges and what feedback actually helps.

500+Students Coached
20+Years Supporting Writers

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Our development team brings experience across academic disciplines, ensuring Dr. Dissertation works for all fields of study.

STEM Fields

  • Engineering & Computer Science
  • Physical & Biological Sciences
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Environmental Sciences

Social Sciences

  • Psychology & Cognitive Science
  • Sociology & Anthropology
  • Economics & Political Science
  • Communication Studies

Humanities

  • Literature & Language Studies
  • History & Philosophy
  • Cultural Studies
  • Religious Studies

Professional Fields

  • Education & Curriculum
  • Business & Management
  • Public Health & Nursing
  • Social Work & Counseling

How We Developed HAIST©

1

Research Phase (6 months)

Analyzed 500+ published studies on dissertation quality, interviewed 50+ committee members, reviewed common defense failures across disciplines.

2

Framework Development (4 months)

Synthesized findings into the 10-dimensional HAIST© framework, validating each dimension against successful vs. unsuccessful dissertations.

3

AI Training (3 months)

Developed prompts and analysis methods to translate committee expertise into AI-driven evaluation, tested across diverse dissertation samples.

4

Beta Testing (3 months)

Real doctoral students tested reviews, compared feedback to their advisors' comments, validated accuracy and actionability of recommendations.

5

Continuous Refinement (Ongoing)

Ongoing improvements based on user feedback, defense outcomes, and emerging research on doctoral success factors.

Why Expert Development Matters

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Relevant Feedback

Our team knows what dissertation committees actually care about—not generic writing advice, but specific academic standards and expectations.

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Discipline-Aware

Different fields have different standards. Our multidisciplinary expertise ensures feedback appropriate to your academic context.

Defense-Ready Focus

We know what leads to successful defenses because we've been on committees. Our feedback targets actual defense requirements.

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Evidence-Based Iteration

We don't guess—we validate our approach through research, beta testing, and tracking student outcomes.

From Beta Testers

"The feedback was remarkably similar to what my committee chair said during our meeting—but I got it in 10 minutes instead of waiting 3 weeks for her availability."

— PhD Candidate, Educational Psychology

"Finally, someone who understands STEM dissertations. The methodology feedback was specific to quantitative research, not generic advice."

— Doctoral Student, Engineering

"I was skeptical about AI reviewing my humanities work, but the feedback on argumentation and theoretical grounding was spot-on."

— PhD Candidate, Cultural Studies

Experience Expert-Level Review

Trust the feedback developed by people who've been where you are—and where you're going.