Profile
I am a senior researcher and AI consultant with over 18 years of experience spanning academia and industry across Austria, Germany, Finland, and Pakistan. With a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Austria and leadership experience in Pakistan, I currently serve as a Senior Researcher and AI Advisor at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. My expertise encompasses applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI, with a proven track record of securing international funding, managing R&D projects, and publishing high-impact research.
As an AI consultant for the Finnish AI Region (FAIR) project, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical business applications. I specialize in designing AI roadmaps, developing proof-of-concepts, and providing technical consultancy to startups and SMEs across various sectors. I also specialize in establishing research networks and collaborating effectively with diverse research teams, industry stakeholders, and government agencies across Europe and beyond.
My current research focuses on AI agents, RAG, MCP, and knowledge extraction & processing using LLMs. I am passionate about democratizing AI knowledge and ensuring responsible AI adoption in business and education sectors.
Experience
- Securing funding, managing R&D projects, and publishing research
- Providing AI consultancy to AI startups and SMEs
- Focused on AI applications, machine learning, NLP, and generative AI
- Collaborating with research teams, industry stakeholders, and government agencies
Education
Leadership Experience
Contact & Personal Details
Office address: Ratapihantie 13, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
Phone/WhatsApp: +358503422685
Email: umairali.khan@haagahelia.fi
Date of Birth: 09.04.1981
Nationality: Pakistan
Languages: English (C2/Proficient), Urdu (native), Finnish (A2/Elementary), German (A1/Beginner)
Core Skills
Programming Languages
AI/ML Frameworks
Research & Development
AI Specializations
Hobbies
Ongoing Projects
Selected Publications (Last 2 Years)
Other Scientific Activities
- Supervising Master and Ph.D. theses
- Professional article writing on AI applications and adoption
- Regular reviewer of various peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences
- Providing AI consultancy to other teams in Haaga-Helia and other organizations and analyzing AI adoption trends in various domains