Title: Assistant Professor, University of Virginia (UVA) School of Data Science
Groups: CARE STEP
Farhana Faruqe is a data scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur; her research focuses on trustworthy AI, human-centered design, and AI acceptance. She is active in the Trustworthy AI community. Farhana is a founding editorial board member for the AI and Ethics Journal (Springer), actively shaping ethical discourse within the AI domain. Recognizing the need for equity within the tech realm, she has founded AI4Equity, a non-profit initiative that empowers young women to elevate their AI knowledge and skills. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Data Science. Before joining UVA, Farhana had a diverse career in industry and academia, including as a data scientist at the Children’s National Health System. Farhana also served as an adjunct lecturer at GWU and as a Research Programmer in Bangladesh.