Gissel Velarde Bio
Dr. Gissel Velarde is an AI Author and Academic Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at IU. She has over 20 years of experience in engineering and computer science. Besides her technical contribution to AI and Data Science Projects, Velarde is interested in understanding the impact of AI on our future. She recognizes the importance of education, human capital, and AI strategies to promote economic growth and better opportunities for everyone. Her research and ideas have been published by Oxford University Press in her book Artificial Era: Predictions, Problems, and Diversity in AI. She earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Aalborg University in Denmark in 2017, holds a master's degree in Electronic Systems and Engineering Management from South Westphalia FH, and holds a Licenciatura's degree in Systems Engineering from UBC. Velarde develops AI & machine learning algorithms for classification, structural analysis, pattern discovery, and recommendation systems. She received Vodafone Star Awards for her contribution to AI and Data Science projects. Besides, Velarde worked for Moodagent, SONY Computer Science Laboratories, Miebach, and Hansa. As a lecturer at UPB, she received a teaching award for her lecture: Selected Topics in Artificial Intelligence. In 2020, Velarde was named: Notable Woman in the field of research by ISMIR. She was also selected internationally as one of 120 technologists by the Top Women Tech 2019 & 2020 summit in Brussels.