The Centre for Data Science & AI is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Programme Directors, who will each bring a wealth of expertise and vision to their respective areas. These appointments are a significant step towards enhancing cross-disciplinary collaboration and driving new research directions within the University.

The new Programme Directors are:

  • Katy Tant – Programme Director for Data Science & AI for Physical Sciences and Engineering
  • Louise Harris – Programme Director Data Science & AI for Arts and Humanities
  • Sandosh Padmanabhan and Phillippe Schyns – Co-Director for AI in Health and Life Sciences
  • Bridgette Wessels – Programme Director for Data Science & AI in Economics and Social Sciences

Each Programme Director will play a crucial role in promoting the integration of data science and AI across diverse fields, fostering innovation, and encouraging new research projects. Their leadership will be instrumental in supporting collaborations within the university and beyond, helping to bridge the gap between disciplines and create impactful, interdisciplinary research initiatives.

We look forward to the contributions and to the opportunities for growth and collaboration that these appointments will bring. Together, they will help drive the Centre's mission to shape the future of data science and AI research, ensuring it has a meaningful and lasting impact across multiple sectors.

Please join us in welcoming them to their new roles. We are excited to work with them as they engage with colleagues across the university to promote innovative research and drive new projects in their respective fields.

First published: 13 January 2025

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