Himat Shah
R&D (AI & Machine Learning) Expert
Centria University of applied Sciences, Ylivieska Finland
Phone: +358465840099 | Email: himat.shah@centria.fi
About Me
I am a dedicated AI and machine learning expert currently working at Centria University of Applied Sciences on the OptiWood project. As a Senior AI Expert, I analyze wood industry data to drive insights and innovation.
In addition, I work part-time as a lecturer at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, teaching Data Analysis and AI to master’s students. My role involves guiding students in both evening classes and self-study courses.
Initially, I worked full-time on the Dining Flow project as a Senior Researcher in the Software Engineering Department at the University of Turku. Currently, I continue to contribute to the project part-time, at 15% capacity, until the end of this year. My focus in this role has been on leveraging machine learning and data science to drive meaningful insights and innovation.
I hold a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in machine learning, which I completed in 2022 at the University of Eastern Finland’s School of Computing. My research focuses on data science and web content mining, and I have developed four methods for language-dependent and independent keyword extraction. My research group, based in Joensuu, is dedicated to advancing machine learning applications in these fields.
My career journey includes 6+ years of teaching experience and a previous role as an Assistant Professor at QUEST, Nawabshah, Pakistan, from which I am currently on study leave. Starting as a Lecturer in Information Technology, I progressed to senior lecturer and assistant professor, contributing extensively to the department from 2014 to 2018.
Programming is both my profession and my passion; I spend much of my spare time refining my skills. I excel at seeing the big picture while focusing on crucial details, ensuring I build solutions that are both innovative and impactful. I thrive in dynamic environments that require continuous learning and problem-solving, and I find great satisfaction in interacting with clients to meet their unique needs.