Dr Mahsa McCauley MInstD

Dr Mahsa McCauley is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence, Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and Head of Computer and Information Sciences. She serve as Communication and Information Commissioner for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO and chair AI Forum NZ, shaping national and international AI policy. A Fulbright Scholar and finalist for New Zealander of the Year, Mahsa has authored 80+ publications and supervised 70+ research projects across AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and natural language processing. She is  also the founder of She Sharp, a non‑profit organisation empowering over 5,000 women in tech.