Hi, I'm Aqila Farahmand
Welcome to my professional portfolio!
Welcome to my professional portfolio!
I'm a researcher in the field of machine learning and AI. My journey has been shaped by curiosity and a commitment to excellence. I believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of staying current with state-of-the-art technologies and research methods.
Co-authored this research project, where we performed a feasibility study of using RAG
together with open SLMs for hypertension management chatbots.
Academic Recognition:
Published in Journal of Medical Systems (Springer Nature)
The full paper is available here
Contributed to the European Themis 5.0 initiative, a large-scale project aimed at reliable and trustworthy AI.
My Contribution:
I worked on the NLP pipeline, specifically fine-tuning Transformer-based models (BERT, RoBERTa) for
multi-class text classification, and developed an evaluation layer
for the transformer models to analyze model robustness on top of their existing system.
I love exploring nature trails and spending time in the great outdoors, discovering new paths and enjoying scenic views. I am in love with Norwegian nature, and I have hiked in many of the beautiful places and trails in Norway including Preikestolen.
Cycling is one of my favorite ways to explore the counrty side and spend time in the nature. I have cycled mostly in the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna of Italy.
I enjoy swimming as a refreshing way to exercise and relax, whether in pools or natural waters. I am in love with the Norwegian lakes and rivers, and have swum in many of them, including the Oslo fjord (5 degrees Celsius), Lutvann, Sognsvann (Ice bathing and summer) and Nøklevann.
I find sauna sessions to be a perfect way to unwind and relax after outdoor activities or a long day. I particularly loved the Finnish sauna, which I experienced in Tempare, Finland. However, I was impressed by the sauna in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg which offers a unique experience with a beautiful balcony view.
I recently started playing chess, it is a great way to challenge my mind and improve my problem-solving skills. I am currently playing on chess.com and with my husband who is a strong chess player.
I'm open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to collaborate.