University of Edinburgh · PhD Researcher

Farhad Aghayev

Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, and Computational Neuroscience
I am a PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh working across artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and computational neuroscience. My work explores computational models of cognition and behaviour, with interests in intelligent systems, adaptive learning, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding intelligence.
Institution
University of Edinburgh
Centre
AI in Assistive Autonomy
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Focus
AI, cognition, computational modelling
Farhad Aghayev

Based in Edinburgh, I work in an interdisciplinary research environment that brings together AI, assistive autonomy, and cognitive science.

Latest paper

Artificial Intelligence in Science, Engineering, and Healthcare: Insights from UK–Azerbaijan Collaboration

Shusha Scientific Journal 2(1), 49–58 · 2026

A cross-domain paper on AI applications and collaboration across science, engineering, and healthcare.

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Latest talk
AI-Driven Perception and Learning in Uncertain and Dynamic Environments

AI-Driven Perception and Learning in Uncertain and Dynamic Environments

Robotics & Automation 2026 · NEC Birmingham, UK · 18–19 March 2026

A talk on perception, learning, uncertainty, and dynamic environments in AI and robotics.

Research areas

My work sits between computational modelling, intelligent systems, and theory-driven approaches to cognition and behaviour.

Artificial Intelligence

Learning systems, adaptive behaviour, and computational approaches to intelligent systems.

Cognitive Science

Theory-driven approaches to cognition, behaviour, and human intelligence.

Computational Neuroscience

Connecting cognition, brain-inspired ideas, and computational modelling.

Methods

Python, machine learning, scientific computing, data analysis, and computational modelling.