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Dr. Kourosh Salehi-Ashtiani leads the Laboratory of Algal, Artificial Intelligence, Synthetic, Systems Biology (A2S2 Group) at New York University Abu Dhabi. His research focuses on integrating advanced computational tools with algal research to push the frontiers of biotechnology. His published works highlight innovative methods in genomics, proteomics, and metabolic engineering, employing artificial intelligence and machine learning to address complex biological challenges. Notable projects include AlgaGPT, a transformer-based model for efficient decontamination of algal sequencing data, and LA4SR, a generative AI initiative aimed at illuminating the dark proteome. His contributions extend to the construction of synthetic algal chromosomes and the improvement of diatom photosynthetic efficiency, significantly enhancing organisms' productivity and broadening their applications in human health and environmental research. Dr. Salehi-Ashtiani actively shares his work on open platforms like GitHub and Hugging Face, promoting collaboration and accelerating the development of transformative biotechnologies for a sustainable future.
New York University Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi, UAE
Leading research in synthetic biology and algal biotechnology.
Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.