Centre Team
The Centre team provide the core operational, leadership, academic and technical direction and solutions. Leadership and daily operations are managed by a central team comprising a Director, Manager, Knowledge Exchange officer and administrator, working alongside Programme Directors from each college.
The Centre's research capabilities are driven by four Research Fellows dedicated to interdisciplinary studies, and a team of Research Software Engineers (RSEs) who deliver dedicated software solutions.
Management
Professor Ana Basiri
Director
Ana Basiri is a Professor in Geospatial Data Science, a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellow, the Director of the Centre for Data Science and AI, and the Royal Academy of Engineering's EngineeringX Champion at the University of Glasgow. Ana leads a team on Geospatial Data Science Group https://gdsglasgow.github.io/
Dr Sarah Henry
Centre Manager
Dr Sarah Henry is Manager of the Centre for Data Science and AI, supporting researchers to grow the impact of their work through collaboration, training, and access to data science and AI expertise.
She works across disciplines and sectors to build capability, drive innovation, and strengthen knowledge exchange. Sarah has a PhD and postdoctoral research in Artificial Photosynthesis, and has previously worked as a Data Scientist at Scottish Water.
Helen Sandison
Knowledge Exchange Officer
Helen is the Knowledge Exchange Officer at the Centre, who develops activities and engagement across research and industry, communication and outreach, funding support and enablement of research and industry partnerships.
Previously, she worked as an engineer in sensor and imaging technology innovation and development, including data analytics, computer vision and edge ML development and solutions. Her background in industry brings a wide range of experience in interdisciplinary R&D projects and translating research into commercial solutions for industry and academia.
Shreyas Bettegowda
Shreyas has just finished his Masters in Data science. Prior to joining the Centre, he worked as a Reach Out Ambassador for 10 months, helping students and staff of the university with IT issues and general enquiries. Apart from work he is interested in exploring new technologies, building AI-assisted projects and finding ways to make life a bit easier.
Programme Directors
Professor Sandosh Padmanabhan
Pontecorvo Chair of Pharmacogenomics, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Professor Bridgette Wessels
Economic and Social Sciences Programme Director
Professor in the Sociology of Inequalities (Sociological & Cultural Studies)
Professor Sarah Cook
Arts and Humanities Programme Director
Professor of Museum Studies (Information Studies)
Dr Katy Tant
Physical Sciences and Engineering Programme Director
Senior Lecturer (Systems Power & Energy) and Honorary Lecturer (School of Engineering), James Watt School of Engineering
