About me.
I’m Ashkan Safari—a cross-disciplinary research consultant with a PhD in Bioengineering and 10+ years of experience translating complex scientific innovations into actionable market strategies and measurable social impact.
Academia
My academic work focused on bioengineering innovations in fracture diagnostics, bacterial detachment, and nanofilter membrane biofouling. Supported by European funding bodies—including Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Research Council (IRC), and the European Research Council (ERC)—these projects combined deep scientific research with real-world relevance.
Alongside the lab work, I explored market potential, commercialization pathways, and the broader health and social impact of these innovations—laying a strong foundation for translational research and industry collaboration.
Beyond Academia
Alongside my academic foundation, I’ve provided strategic research services across both business and public sectors—helping organizations make smarter, evidence-based decisions.
From startups to established firms, I’ve supported industry landscape analysis, competitive research, and customer intelligence for B2B and B2C teams in the SaaS, eCommerce, and fintech sectors. I’ve also contributed to public-sector initiatives focused on equity impact assessment and STEM education—designing impactful survey studies and translating data into actionable insights.
What I Offer:
I specialize in three distinct types of research services — scientific, market, and social. Each stream is designed to meet the needs of labs, businesses, or public programs through structured, evidence-based insight.
Scientific Market Research
For academic researchers and science-based ventures exploring industry alignment and early adoption.
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Map real-world applications for lab-based innovations
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Segment collaborators and early adopters
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Design perception and feasibility surveys
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Deliver adoption-readiness and stakeholder reports
Core Market Research
For startups, SMBs, and growth teams validating product-market fit and go-to-market strategy.
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Analyze market trends and competitor positioning
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Build customer segments and ICPs
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Run pricing and feature preference surveys
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Provide GTM briefs and insight dashboards
SOcial Research
For school boards, nonprofits, and civic organizations evaluating equity, experience, and program outcomes.
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Conduct environmental scans and stakeholder mapping
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Design surveys and focus groups for diverse communities
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Analyze identity-based trends and outcomes
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Report actionable insights for public and nonprofit programs
