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Congratulations, Professor Siddharthan

Kiran Parmar, Thursday 25 March 2021 | Annotate

Advaith Siddharthan has been awarded his chair, with the title of Professor of Computer Science and Society.

STEM Executive Dean, Professor Nick Braithwaite said: This is in recognition of his excellent research portfolio and the associated international impact of his work. Advaith has shared his knowledge and enthusiasm to develop socially responsible AI technologies that facilitate meaningful public engagement with science and foster attitudinal and behavioural change, particularly around biodiversity issues.

KMi Director, Professor John Domingue, commented: Advaith has sustained excellence and impact over many years. We will have lots of cake and champagne to celebrate once we're all back on campus.

Huge congratulations to Advaith Siddharthan on his promotion. To find out more about his projects, visit The Citizen Science and Artificial Intelligence group pages at citsci.kmi.open.ac.uk