My Career Journey

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of leading innovative projects, mentoring talented individuals, and contributing to the global conversation on AI and technology. My journey spans across academia, research, and industry collaborations, where I’ve worked on cutting-edge advancements in AI, data science, and their impact on society.

Collage of talks, workshops and conference appearances
Arash Hajikhani presenting at a lecture

Work Experience

Research Professor
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Sep 2025 → Present
Research Team Leader and Project Manager
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Jan 2020 → Present
Adjunct Professor
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
Jan 2020 → Present
Senior Data Scientist
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Nov 2018 → Jan 2020
Doctorate, Doctor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
May 2014 → Oct 2018, Award Date: 22 Oct 2018
Visiting Scholar
Stanford University (Scandinavian Center for Organizational Studies), Palo Alto, CA (United States)
Dec 2016 → Jul 2017
Visiting Scholar
Georgia Tech University (Sheller Business School), Atlanta, GA (United States)
Jul 2016 → Nov 2016
Researcher and Project Manager
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
May 2014 → Oct 2018
Master of Science (Erasmus Exchange), Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Sept 2012 → Apr 2013
Master of Science M. Sc. (Tech.) in Industrial Engineering and Management, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
Aug 2011 → Nov 2013

My Scientific Contributions

About My Journey

My academic journey has been an international experience across Finland, the Netherlands, and the United States, where I studied and worked at the intersection of computer science, industrial engineering, and management. These were some of the most transformative years of my life, filled with opportunities to explore the world, engage in meaningful discussions, learn from diverse perspectives, and collaborate with renowned experts in my field.

Here, I have showcased the major projects of my career, spanning large academic consortiums to collaborations with industry partners. These projects involved working with diverse, international teams to tackle cutting-edge challenges at the intersection of technology and society.

Arash Hajikhani at the Sibeliustalo doctoral ceremony

Get in Touch

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