- Research fellow, University of Sheffield
With an educational background in mathematics and neuroscience, I am an interdisciplinary researcher working at the interface of biology, mathematics and computation, with a focus on uncovering the fundamental principles of natural intelligence. My expertise spans insect behaviour, neuroscience and biocomputation, and I aim to bridge natural and artificial intelligence by identifying the mechanisms that underpin true autonomy in embodied intelligent systems.
Drawing on both academic and industrial experience, I develop and integrate behavioural experiments, neurobiological techniques and computational modelling to understand how miniature brains support flexible, efficient behaviour, and to translate these insights into bio-inspired solutions. Alongside my research, I am an active mentor and collaborator, committed to building inclusive, high-performing research environments, advancing biological and artificial intelligence, and contributing to the wider scientific community through peer review, outreach and public engagement.
Experience
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2024–presentResearch fellow, School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield
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2022–2024Senior Research Engineer, Opteran Technologies
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2018–2022Research Fellow, Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield
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2015–2018Postdoctoral fellow, School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Marry University of London
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2009–2011Math Lecturer, Azad University, Central Tehran Branch
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2008–2010Machine Learning Developer , Advanced Information and Communication Technology Research Center, Sharif University of Technology
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