Tharangini Sankarnarayanan
About Tharangini Sankarnarayanan
Tharangini Sankarnarayanan is a Research Associate at NYU Langone Health's Neuro Imaging and Visual Science Laboratory, with a background in data science and computer science.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Tharangini Sankarnarayanan is a Research Associate at the Neuro Imaging and Visual Science Laboratory at NYU Langone Health. She started this role in 2023, working in New York, New York, United States. Her work in this position involves advanced research in neuroimaging and visual science, contributing to the understanding and development of treatments for visual impairments and other neurological conditions.
Past Professional Experience
Tharangini Sankarnarayanan has held various academic and professional roles. She was a Head Teaching Assistant at New York University from 2022 to 2023, a Data Science Research Fellow at NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management in 2022, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at New York University for seven months in 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Decision Scientist at Mu Sigma Inc. in Bangalore, India, and as a Research Associate Intern at ZoomRx Inc. in Chennai, India.
Educational Background in Data Science and Technology
Tharangini Sankarnarayanan earned a Master of Science in Data Science from NYU Center for Data Science from 2021 to 2023. She also completed her Bachelor's Thesis in Deep Learning at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in 2019. Additionally, she achieved a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy from 2015 to 2019.
Research and Development Projects
During her tenure as a Data Science Research Fellow at the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management in 2022, Tharangini Sankarnarayanan developed a 'Second Chance' job-matching platform. This initiative improved employer-candidate matching by 30%, showcasing her ability to leverage data science for impactful social applications.
Advocacy and Leadership in STEM
Tharangini Sankarnarayanan is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM. She serves as a Judge Advisor for Technovation Girls, a program that encourages young women to develop technological solutions. Additionally, she is a Director for Women in Data Science (WiDS), where she plays a significant role in advocating for gender diversity in data science fields.
Public Speaking Engagements
In 2023, Tharangini Sankarnarayanan spoke about AI Sight at the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Conference (EMBC). She shared insights on advancements in machine learning for visual impairment with leading experts, highlighting her expertise and contributions to the field.