Biography
Prof. Ashkan Sami, a faculty member in the Computer Science department at Edinburgh Napier University with an emphasis on Software Engineering, is dedicated to the use of foundation models for solving research problems in a broad spectrum of disciplines, including Software Engineering, medicine, and engineering.
In his academic journey, Prof. Sami has engaged in wide range of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, striving to contribute meaningfully to these areas. His efforts have led to publications in respected journals and presentations at notable conferences. Prof. Sami has been honored with several national awards in industrial and applied research, acknowledging his contributions to the field.
From 2015 to 2020, Ashkan embraced the entrepreneurial world, leading his startup company. This experience has enriched his perspective in both academia and industry.
His work has gained media attention, including features in the BBC, The Register, and Stack Overflow team blogs, as well as international news outlets in China, Japan, Germany, and Spain.
Prof. Sami's academic achievements are distinguished by a Ph.D. from Tohoku University in Japan, obtained in 2006, which led to a significant research grant from MEXT and an assistant professorship at the university. His educational background also includes an M.Sc. in AI and Robotics from Shiraz University (1996) and a B.Sc. from Virginia Tech (1991).