Sahar Jahanikia
Sahar Jahanikia
About
AI-First Product Founder. Research Neuroscientist . Principle Investigator
Based in San Francisco, Bay Area, USA
I focus on building data-driven AI systems, translating research into execution, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver real-world impact.
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Highest
2025-2026
Harvard University
USA
(climb) credential of leadership, impact, and management in ai & business, Leadership And Business
PhD In Bioinformatics (Not Completed)
2009 - 2012
University of Pune
India
A Computational Study of RNA–DNA Interactions via Molecular Dynamics Simulation
BSc in Chemistry
2004-2007
University of Pune
India
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with coursework in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics (First Class with Distinction, Outstanding)
MSc in Bioinformatics
2007 - 2009
University of Pune
India
Thesis: Interactive Visualization of Ramachandran Plots Through Perl- and JavaScript-Based Tooling
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Highest
2025-2026
Harvard University
USA
(climb) credential of leadership, impact, and management in ai & business, Leadership And Business
PhD In Bioinformatics (Not Completed)
2009 - 2012
University of Pune
India
A Computational Study of RNA–DNA Interactions via Molecular Dynamics Simulation
BSc in Chemistry
2004-2007
University of Pune
India
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with coursework in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics (First Class with Distinction, Outstanding)
MSc in Bioinformatics
2007 - 2009
University of Pune
India
Thesis: Interactive Visualization of Ramachandran Plots Through Perl- and JavaScript-Based Tooling
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Highest
2025-2026
Harvard University
USA
(climb) credential of leadership, impact, and management in ai & business, Leadership And Business
PhD In Bioinformatics (Not Completed)
2009 - 2012
University of Pune
India
A Computational Study of RNA–DNA Interactions via Molecular Dynamics Simulation
BSc in Chemistry
2004-2007
University of Pune
India
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with coursework in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics (First Class with Distinction, Outstanding)
MSc in Bioinformatics
2007 - 2009
University of Pune
India
Thesis: Interactive Visualization of Ramachandran Plots Through Perl- and JavaScript-Based Tooling
Work
Research Director & PI
Current
2021 - Now
Jahanikia NeuroLab
CA
Lead a research organization of 110+ researchers across computational neuroscience, AI, mental health analytics, neuroimaging, biomedical engineering, and rare-disease data science. Oversee 23+ concurrent research programs; mentor teams in AI model development, data pipelines, study design, and productization. Translate research findings into clinical and commercial product insights; support development of AI-based health platforms.
Research Director & PI
Current
2021 - Now
Jahanikia NeuroLab
CA
Lead a research organization of 110+ researchers across computational neuroscience, AI, mental health analytics, neuroimaging, biomedical engineering, and rare-disease data science. Oversee 23+ concurrent research programs; mentor teams in AI model development, data pipelines, study design, and productization. Translate research findings into clinical and commercial product insights; support development of AI-based health platforms.
Research Director & PI
Current
2021 - Now
Jahanikia NeuroLab
CA
Lead a research organization of 110+ researchers across computational neuroscience, AI, mental health analytics, neuroimaging, biomedical engineering, and rare-disease data science. Oversee 23+ concurrent research programs; mentor teams in AI model development, data pipelines, study design, and productization. Translate research findings into clinical and commercial product insights; support development of AI-based health platforms.
Neuroscience Research Advisor (PI)
Current
2021 - Now
ASDRP
CA
Mentored 700+ researchers in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and applied AI. Directed R&D operations, interdisciplinary project development, and manuscript production.
Neuroscience Research Advisor (PI)
Current
2021 - Now
ASDRP
CA
Mentored 700+ researchers in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and applied AI. Directed R&D operations, interdisciplinary project development, and manuscript production.
Neuroscience Research Advisor (PI)
Current
2021 - Now
ASDRP
CA
Mentored 700+ researchers in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and applied AI. Directed R&D operations, interdisciplinary project development, and manuscript production.
Co-Founder
2023 - 2025
AlzoHealth
CA
AI platform for early detection of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline Developed the SpectraScore, an AI-enabled cognitive assessment system integrating digital biomarkers, cognitive analytics, and family-reported health histories. Directed product lifecycle from concept → prototype → validation → pilot. Led cross-functional AI, clinical, and engineering teams to develop and refine early detection algorithms.
Co-Founder
2023 - 2025
AlzoHealth
CA
AI platform for early detection of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline Developed the SpectraScore, an AI-enabled cognitive assessment system integrating digital biomarkers, cognitive analytics, and family-reported health histories. Directed product lifecycle from concept → prototype → validation → pilot. Led cross-functional AI, clinical, and engineering teams to develop and refine early detection algorithms.
Co-Founder
2023 - 2025
AlzoHealth
CA
AI platform for early detection of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline Developed the SpectraScore, an AI-enabled cognitive assessment system integrating digital biomarkers, cognitive analytics, and family-reported health histories. Directed product lifecycle from concept → prototype → validation → pilot. Led cross-functional AI, clinical, and engineering teams to develop and refine early detection algorithms.
Founder & CEO
2022 - 2023
CognoTrain
CA
AI-assisted cognitive training platform for early dementia Built a data-driven cognitive training system informed by neuroscience and behavioral science. Designed adaptive exercises using ML insights on cognitive trajectories. Managed model development, product design, engineering collaboration, and user testing.
Founder & CEO
2022 - 2023
CognoTrain
CA
AI-assisted cognitive training platform for early dementia Built a data-driven cognitive training system informed by neuroscience and behavioral science. Designed adaptive exercises using ML insights on cognitive trajectories. Managed model development, product design, engineering collaboration, and user testing.
Founder & CEO
2022 - 2023
CognoTrain
CA
AI-assisted cognitive training platform for early dementia Built a data-driven cognitive training system informed by neuroscience and behavioral science. Designed adaptive exercises using ML insights on cognitive trajectories. Managed model development, product design, engineering collaboration, and user testing.
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2017 - 2020
Stanford University
CA
Conducted fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS research; Level 3 MRI technician. Designed neuroimaging protocols and analysis pipelines; integrated machine learning and topological data analysis into neurobiological modeling.
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2017 - 2020
Stanford University
CA
Conducted fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS research; Level 3 MRI technician. Designed neuroimaging protocols and analysis pipelines; integrated machine learning and topological data analysis into neurobiological modeling.
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2017 - 2020
Stanford University
CA
Conducted fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS research; Level 3 MRI technician. Designed neuroimaging protocols and analysis pipelines; integrated machine learning and topological data analysis into neurobiological modeling.
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2013 - 2015
UCSF
CA
Built automated fMRI/EEG preprocessing workflows; developed novel functional connectivity analytics. Collaborated with clinicians and imaging scientists to interpret neural biomarkers. Served as a volunteer
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2013 - 2015
UCSF
CA
Built automated fMRI/EEG preprocessing workflows; developed novel functional connectivity analytics. Collaborated with clinicians and imaging scientists to interpret neural biomarkers. Served as a volunteer
Neuroimaging Data Analyst
2013 - 2015
UCSF
CA
Built automated fMRI/EEG preprocessing workflows; developed novel functional connectivity analytics. Collaborated with clinicians and imaging scientists to interpret neural biomarkers. Served as a volunteer
IT Consultant
2010 - 2011
Fujitsu Consulting
India
Supported enterprise-grade network and Linux server environments for international clients. Implemented and managed secure network configurations leveraging Cisco routing & switching standards. Performed system administration and hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring uptime, reliability, and compliance. Assisted in vulnerability assessment, patch management, and security monitoring for internal and customer infrastructure. Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure hybrid IT deployments.
IT Consultant
2010 - 2011
Fujitsu Consulting
India
Supported enterprise-grade network and Linux server environments for international clients. Implemented and managed secure network configurations leveraging Cisco routing & switching standards. Performed system administration and hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring uptime, reliability, and compliance. Assisted in vulnerability assessment, patch management, and security monitoring for internal and customer infrastructure. Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure hybrid IT deployments.
IT Consultant
2010 - 2011
Fujitsu Consulting
India
Supported enterprise-grade network and Linux server environments for international clients. Implemented and managed secure network configurations leveraging Cisco routing & switching standards. Performed system administration and hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring uptime, reliability, and compliance. Assisted in vulnerability assessment, patch management, and security monitoring for internal and customer infrastructure. Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure hybrid IT deployments.
Projects
Certificates
AI for Business
Team Dynamics
Financial Accounting
Leadership
RHCE
CCNA
CITI
Certificates
AI for Business
Team Dynamics
Financial Accounting
Leadership
RHCE
CCNA
CITI
Proficiencies
Technical - core
R
Python
statistics
DataScience
Big Data
AI & ML
Systems
Tools
Linux/Unix
Figma
Streamlit
Figma
Cursor
Research
Modeling
simulation
Analyics
Validation
Visualization
Translation
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Strategy
Founding
Execution
Mentorship
Governance
Scaling
Spoken Languages
English
Farsi (Persian)
Hindi
Arabic
Urdu
Publications
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