Biography

I go by the name Nana Akwasi Owusu Addai, a sophomore at Grambling State University majoring in Computer Science. I am really interested in the areas of artificial intelligence, data science, and high-performance computing techniques for resolving sustainability and community impacts problems. I have been strengthening my skills in programming, algorithms, and systems design through research and machine learning which is applied to real-life challenges. I like to work on problems where both creativity and analytical thinking are required, and I am very keen to work together with researchers who have the same vision of using technology to bring about positive change. Sustainable Research Pathways program is something that I am looking forward to in terms of getting hands-on research experience, working on AI and computational science projects, and being a better learner and problem solver. Ultimately, I want to be the one who creates the technology that facilitates equity, sustainability and innovation sharing among the communities.

Academic Status

Undergraduate Student - 2nd

Research Area/Department

Computer Science; Machine Learning/AI

Major/Specialty

I'm majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Cybersecurity

Degrees Earned or in Progress

I'm currently in progress of earning my Bachelor's degree in computer science.

Academic Preparation

I have completed Intro to Computer Science I and II, Data Structures and Algorithms and Operation Systems.

Research/Academic Interests

I’m interested in artificial intelligence, data science, and high-performance computing, especially how they can be applied to sustainability, automation, and real-world problem solving. I enjoy exploring how computational tools can make systems more efficient, intelligent, and accessible to improve lives and support environmental progress.

Computational and Data Science Areas

Applied Computer Science; Computer Science; Informatics, Analytics and Information Science

Motivation

I'm Nana Akwasi Owusu Addai, a Computer Science sophomore at Grambling State University. I want to join the SRP program because I believe I will be able to work on real-world projects that have impact on people's lives. Also, I will get the opportunity to learn from professors and other knowledgeable researchers and this will go a long way to help my professional career. The prospect of having the skills to work with Artificial Intelligence and also high-performance computing is something I'm really looking forward to. Over the months, I've gained knowledge in programming, specifically Python, Java, JavaScript and have been able to apply these skills to build projects that have real-world impact. At SRP, I will get the chance to apply these technical knowledge on Artificial Intelligence models and Machine Learning Algorithms. I value team work so much and during the program I will be able to collaborate with peers and experienced researchers and professors to build AI models that will impact lives. This is something I'm absolutely looking forward to pursuing. One thing I really value too is community and career development activities. At SRP, I will be exposed to mentors who will give me guidance on research methods, work feedback, and help me to overall become a better person. Eventually, I want to use the skills I have acquired and the relationships I have built through SRP to develop technology that is just, environmentally friendly, and which addresses the real needs of the local community.

Lightning Talk Title

AI for Social Good: Building Smarter, Fairer Systems

Keywords (Maximum 20 words)

Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Data Science; Sustainability; Human-Centered Computing; Software Engineering; Predictive Modeling; Ethical AI