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Hi! I’m Abhishek, an interdisciplinary and community-focused data scientist, educator, organizer, and artist.

My goal is to use my skills in computer science and education to foster change for the public good!

I am currently a Lecturer of Computer Science & Software Engineering at the Au Reikura School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at The University of Waikato in Tauranga, Aotearoa New Zealand. I received my PhD in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information in 2024, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in electronics and telecommunication engineering. After receiving my PhD, I worked as an Assistant Professor of Data Science at Chatham University. As a researcher, I have received several fellowships and grants to assist in community science projects in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

My work aims to give people, especially underserved communities, the tools they need to address the issues that affect them. In my pedagogy, I operate with the belief that cultivating data literacy is a vital skill for civic participation in today's world. My research is focused on creating platforms and networks where local resident groups can collect, make sense of, and disseminate environmental & social information to address social and environmental issues. My community organizing work serves the public good, whether advocating for public transit, air/water quality, or privacy.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, hiking, biking, making art, and spending time with my dear friends.