Leila Safa
Research Chemical Engineer / Director of Technology Transfer and Transition at Air Force Research Laboratory | United States
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Leila Safa currently serves as the Research Chemical Engineer and Director of Technology Transfer and Transition at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge electrochemical biosensor technologies. In this capacity, she oversees the translation of innovative research into deployable solutions that enhance human performance monitoring and augmentation for military applications. Her leadership involves managing complex projects that integrate process design, heat and mass transfer, and advanced data analysis techniques to optimize sensor performance and reliability. Leila’s expertise in neural networks, generative adversarial networks, and bioassays enables her to develop sophisticated algorithms for real-time health monitoring, ensuring that the technology meets rigorous military standards.
At AFRL, she spearheads initiatives that foster collaboration among scientists, engineers, and business development professionals, aligning research objectives with strategic goals to accelerate the transition of laboratory innovations into operational systems. Her work on the NBMC technical program exemplifies her commitment to leveraging interdisciplinary approaches—combining biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and electronic technologies—to improve human performance in demanding environments. Through her leadership, AFRL is advancing the development of next-generation biosensors and bioassays, utilizing her deep knowledge of process design, thermodynamics, and data-driven modeling. Leila’s role is instrumental in bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical application, ensuring that innovative solutions in electrochemical biosensors and healthcare technologies are effectively transitioned to support national security and military readiness.
Research Chemical Engineer / Director of Technology Transfer and Transition at Air Force Research Laboratory in June 2024 to Present
NBMC Technical Committee Member at Air Force Research Laboratory in November 2024 to Present
Branch Lead for Biotechnology/Biomaterials in Space at Air Force Research Laboratory in February 2025 to Present
NBMC Government Program Manager at Air Force Research Laboratory in March 2025 to Present
Director of Research and Insights at VigiLife in November 2022 to February 2024
Postdoctoral Research Associate II at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in January 2019 to April 2019
Medical Device Regulatory Specialist at Kaleidoscope Innovation in September 2018 to December 2018
DNA-Aptamer Modification Team Lead at Eccrine Systems, Inc. in January 2018 to May 2018
Biosensor Development Team Lead at Eccrine Systems, Inc. in August 2016 to January 2018
Biosensor Development Scientist at Eccrine Systems, Inc. in April 2016 to August 2016
Cell and Molecular Biology Intern at Cincinnati Children's in October 2011 to December 2011
Downstream Process Engineer Intern at Ford Motor Company in November 2010 to April 2011
Developmental Biology Laboratory Assistant at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in April 2010 to March 2011
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Stanford University School of Medicine, Advanced Graduate Certificate Program, July 2026
University of Kentucky College of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), July 2026
University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied Science, Master of Science - MS
University of Tehran, Bachelor of Science - BS
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process design, heat and mass transfer, Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics
Julia (Programming Language)
Neural Networks
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
Deep Neural Networks (DNN)
Generative Neural Networks
Generative Adversarial Imitation Learning
Biosurface chemistry
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Business Structures
Biosensors
Electrochemistry
Bioassay
Statistics
Research
Data Analysis
Project Management
ELISA
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