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Short bio
Sajad is a research and data scientist specializing in business foresight, with a strong focus on Technology & Innovation Management. With a robust background in both engineering and business, he integrates advanced data science, artificial intelligence, and generative AI methodologies to drive data-driven decision-making and business analytics. His expertise extends to leveraging advanced data sources and analytical techniques for trend forecasting, policy evaluation, and R&D analytics, helping organizations anticipate technological shifts, and assess policy impacts. Moreover, Sajad excels in translating complex data into actionable insights, effectively communicating its value to diverse stakeholders in academia, policy, and industry.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Business, RMIT University
Aug 2018 → Oct 2020
Award Date: 1 Mar 2021
Master, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Sept 2013 → Sept 2015
Award Date: 20 Sept 2015
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Sept 2009 → Sept 2013
Award Date: 20 Sept 2013
Skills and expertise
- Innovation Management
- Technology Management
- Technology Forecasting
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks
- Natural Language Processing
- Text Analytics
- Social Network Analysis
- Large Language Models
- business Foresight
- Patent Data
- Scientometrics
- statistics
- Generative AI
- Azure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Supporting the study on the next data frontier: generative AI, regulatory compliance and international dimensions
Hajikhani, A. (Manager) & Ashouri, S. (Participant)
1/02/25 → 31/10/25
Project: Consultancy
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MultiFutures: Multidimensional Transition Pathway Analysis for Sustainable Futures: Exploring Alternative Paradigms and Broadening Policy Options through Innovative Scenario Development
Koljonen, T. (Manager), Vainikainen, S. (Participant), Ashouri, S. (Participant), Seisto, A. (Participant), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Cole, C. (Participant), Lehtilä, A. (Participant), Järnefelt, V. (Participant) & Eerolainen, L. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 30/06/27
Project: EU project
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W2W: A Wood-to-Wood Cascade Upcycling Valorisation Approach
Martins, J. (Manager), Ashouri, S. (Participant), Cole, C. (Participant), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Oksanen, J. (Participant) & Leinonen, A. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: EU project
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CRIEG: Company Resilience in the Era of Globalization
Deschryvere, M. (Manager), Suominen, A. (Manager), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Bäck, A. (Participant) & Ashouri, S. (Participant)
1/11/21 → 1/11/24
Project: Business Finland project
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A4SBR: Actions for Sustainable Business Renewal
Järnefelt, V. (Manager), Antikainen, M. (Participant), Pajula, T. (Participant), Vainikainen, S. (Participant), Ashouri, S. (Participant), Suominen, A. (Participant), Nikunen, T. (Participant) & Vehmas, K. (Participant)
1/09/21 → 31/08/23
Project: Business Finland project
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Measuring digitalization at scale using web scraped data
Ashouri, S., Hajikhani, A., Suominen, A., Pukelis, L. & Cunningham, S. W., Oct 2024, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 207, 123618.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Identification of Emerging Trends Utilizing Large Language Models
Ashouri, S., Cole, C., Arnold, M., Hajikhani, A. & Tahvanainen, A.-J., 2023, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific
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Activities
- 1 Conference presentation
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Firm growth in knowledge-based industries and risk perceptions towards COVID-19: web-scraped evidence from Finnish firms
Deschryvere, M. (Speaker), Ashouri, S. (Contributor) & Hajikhani, A. (Contributor)
14 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation