Faizan (Hajam) Ayoub
AI Researcher, Developer & Entrepreneur
Bridging Technology with Human ImpactI am a multifaceted AI professional dedicated to building practical AI solutions for mental wellbeing and foundational language technology. My work bridges the gap between state-of-the-art computational systems and real human impact, striving to empower communities thoughtfully—both digitally and emotionally.
About Me
I'm Faizan Ayoub (also known as Faizan Hajam) — an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and full-stack developer from the Kashmir Valley, India. My work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and social impact, with two primary focus areas:
🔬 Kashmiri Language AI — KashmirAI Research
I founded KashmirAI Research — Kashmir's first and only dedicated NLP research platform. We're advancing Kashmiri→English machine translation through LLM fine-tuning (IndicTrans2, mBART, NLLB-200), parallel corpus construction, and community-driven human evaluation by 150+ native Kashmiri speakers. Our Resource Hub contains the globally most comprehensive collection of 50+ verified Kashmiri NLP resources — datasets, models, papers, and tools.
🧠 Mental Health AI — CalmConnect
I founded CalmConnect — a mental health technology platform serving students, parents, and psychologists across India. The platform integrates validated psychometric instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSS-10) with AI-enabled screening, crisis intervention, and data analytics to support mental wellness at scale.
I'm deeply passionate about using AI to bridge digital divides — whether that's making Kashmiri (کٲشُر) a fully-functional language in the digital world, or democratizing mental health support through technology. I believe the most impactful AI research is the kind that serves communities traditionally left behind by mainstream tech.
I actively contribute to the open-source AI community through HuggingFace and GitHub, sharing datasets, models, and research tools freely.
Journey & Achievements
Resource Hub Launch
Launched the world's largest curated collection of Kashmiri NLP resources — 50+ verified datasets, models, papers, and tools.
KashmirAI Research Platform
Built Kashmir's first NLP research platform with LLM fine-tuning, parallel corpus construction, and structured human evaluation by 150+ native speakers.
CalmConnect Research
Launched the academic research platform to study student mental health across Indian educational institutions using validated clinical instruments.
Founded CalmConnect
Founded CalmConnect — an AI-enabled mental health platform serving students, parents, and psychologists across India.
Key Highlights
Current Projects
KashmirAI Research
FOUNDER, NLP RESEARCHERKashmir's first NLP platform. Fine-tuning LLMs for Kashmiri→English MT, building parallel corpora, and running human evaluation with native speakers.
CalmConnect
FOUNDER & AI ARCHITECTA holistic mental wellness ecosystem connecting students, parents, and professionals. It provides an AI companion, daily journaling, professional care, and a community tribe to build resilience together.
CalmConnect Research
RESEARCH LEADConducting India's largest independent academic study on student mental health using validated clinical instruments across universities nationwide.
CalmConnect Live
FOUNDERThe live operational portal for real-time mental health support, connecting students with resources and peer-support networks.
Specializations
- Low-resource NLP & Machine Translation
- Large Language Models (LLMs) & Fine-tuning (LoRA)
- AI Systems for Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Data Science & Computational Linguistics
Academic Background
Technical Skills
🤖 AI / Machine Learning
- PyTorch & Deep Learning
- LLM Fine-Tuning (LoRA/QLoRA)
- Transformers & HuggingFace
- Translation Evaluation (BLEU, ChrF++)
- SentenceTransformers
- Cross-lingual Embeddings
🌐 NLP & Linguistics
- Machine Translation Systems
- Corpus Construction & Cleaning
- Multi-script Text Processing (Perso-Arabic, Devanagari)
- Low-Resource Language Technology
- Computational Linguistics
- Semantic Analysis
💻 Full-Stack Development
- Next.js / React
- Python
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Supabase (Auth, RLS, Realtime)
- Firebase
- REST APIs & Edge Functions
📊 Data & Research
- Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
- Kaggle & Google Colab
- Statistical Analysis
- Psychometric Instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Human Evaluation Frameworks
- Academic Paper Writing
About Faizan Ayoub — AI Researcher from Kashmir
Faizan Ayoub (also known as Faizan Hajam or Faizan Hajam Ayoub) is an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and full-stack developer based in the Kashmir Valley, India. He is recognized for pioneering natural language processing (NLP) research for the Kashmiri language (کٲشُر / कॉशुर) and for founding two technology platforms that bridge critical gaps in underserved communities.
As the founder of KashmirAI Research (kashmirairesearch.online), Faizan Ayoub has built Kashmir's first and only dedicated NLP research platform for the Kashmiri language, which is spoken by over 7 million people yet remains unsupported by major AI systems like Google Translate, ChatGPT, and Gemini. The platform hosts the world's most comprehensive collection of verified Kashmiri NLP resources — including 18 datasets, 14 research papers, 13 pre-trained models, and 6 tools — making it the definitive one-stop resource hub for anyone seeking to work on Kashmiri language AI.
Faizan Ayoub is also the founder and CEO of CalmConnect (calmconnect.in), a mental health technology platform designed for students, parents, psychologists, and educational institutions across India. CalmConnect integrates clinically validated psychometric instruments — the PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, and PSS-10 for perceived stress — with AI-enabled screening and crisis intervention capabilities.
Faizan Ayoub's technical expertise spans machine learning, deep learning (PyTorch), LLM fine-tuning (LoRA/QLoRA on IndicTrans2, mBART, and NLLB-200), parallel corpus construction, cross-lingual embeddings, and full-stack web development (Next.js, React, Supabase, Firebase). He actively contributes to the open-source AI community through HuggingFace and GitHub, sharing Kashmiri language datasets and models freely for academic and commercial use.
Faizan Ayoub is contactable via LinkedIn, GitHub, and HuggingFace. For research collaborations, corporate inquiries, or media requests, please reach out via phone at +91 7006718915 or through the contact methods below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Faizan Ayoub?
Faizan Ayoub is a Kashmiri AI Researcher, Developer, and Entrepreneur based in India. He is the founder of CalmConnect and Kashmir AI Research, specializing in Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and AI systems for mental health.
What is CalmConnect?
CalmConnect is an AI-driven student mental wellness ecosystem founded by Faizan. It leverages RAG/FAISS technology to support emotional wellbeing, reduce burnout, and foster resilience.
Where did Faizan Ayoub study?
Faizan is completing his MSc in AI & Data Analytics at Amity University, Noida. He previously earned his BSc in Applied Science from RIMT University with a 9.12 CGPA.
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Get in Touch
Interested in collaborating on Kashmiri NLP research, AI for low-resource languages, or mental health technology? I'd love to hear from you.
📱 +91 7006718915