Ashkan is a machine learning researcher at Heriot–Watt University, with a strong focus on developing AI solutions for real-life problems. He is interested in sequence models, particularly their applications in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and time series forecasting. Currently, he is in the final stage of his PhD at Heriott–Watt University, where he has been dedicated to creating AI tools tailored specifically for the United Kingdom energy sector. In addition to his work in energy, his research pursuits extend to multidisciplinary areas, encompassing machine learning techniques applied in the railway industry, hydrology and flood reduction, civil engineering systems, medical diagnosis, and now, extending into the realm of MLOps.