About the Author
RAHUL DODHIA HEADS the AI for Good Research Lab at Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington. He leads a team of AI researchers dedicated to addressing global challenges using artificial intelligence. His work focuses on sustainability, humanitarian action, and health issues, paying special attention to climate adaptation in the Global South.
Prior to his current role, he led machine learning teams at several corporations, including eBay, Amazon, and Expedia. He also served at the NASA Ames Research Center, where he applied foundational research on human memory to address safety concerns in general aviation and space flight.
Rahul's undergraduate education was at Brandeis University, earning a BA in Mathematics, with the highest honors, summa cum laude. His journey into the world of artificial intelligence began during his graduate studies in the psychology department at Columbia University. He conducted extensive research on human memory and decision-making models there, ultimately earning his PhD.
Rahul grew up in Thika, Kenya, a place that has seen profound ecological change. In addition to his research interests, he was a competitive sheepherder with his beloved Border collie, Artoo Dogtoo.