Ishaani Priyadarshini

Bio

Dr. Ishaani Priyadarshini is a researcher, educator, and speaker with a focus on artificial intelligence for social good, the technological singularity, and applied machine learning. She received her Master's and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Data Science) from the University of Delaware and completed her postdoctoral research and lecturing at the University of California, Berkeley.

She has served as faculty affiliated with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, where she contributed to curriculum development and course instruction in data science and machine learning. She also serves as an AI and Data Science course facilitator at Cornell University through eCornell, contributing to professional education for global learners. Her work bridges academia and industry, with a strong emphasis on ethical and impactful AI.

Dr. Priyadarshini has authored and edited books and has served as a guest editor for leading international journals. She collaborates actively with industry experts in the Seattle area and with local colleges to develop accessible and practical data science education. A frequent speaker at academic and professional venues, she is passionate about creating inclusive and forward-thinking learning environments while advancing interdisciplinary research in AI.

Academic Appointments

• Casual - Other Teaching Staff, Continuing Studies and Summer Session

Professional Education

• PhD, University of Delaware, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Data Science) (2021)
• MS, University of Delaware, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Cybersecurity) (2018)