Arshad holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he specialized in machine learning applications for biomedical research. Prior to his graduate studies, he worked as a Software Developer for two years. His professional experience in software engineering, combined with his passion for AI-driven healthcare innovation, inspired him to pursue advanced research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and clinical neuroscience.
He is especially interested in how AI can enhance our understanding of mental health disorders through computational approaches to neuroimaging, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.
At the BRAIN Lab, Arshad is working on fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) for cognitive task analysis in PTSD research, exploring how advanced NLP techniques can be applied to understand and interpret complex neuropsychological assessments.
Outside of research, Arshad enjoys staying active through regular workouts, enjoying different cuisines over the weekends and meeting new people. He is fluent in English, Urdu, Telugu, and Tamil, can read Arabic, and is currently learning French, reflecting his curiosity about diverse perspectives and cultures.