Aditya Bhattacharya

Dr. Aditya Bhattacharya is a researcher specialized in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), as well as the Head of Applied AI and Machine Learning at KU Leuven. With over 10 years of experience in data science and AI/ML engineering, he has achieved excellence across various domains, including academic research, technology development, and team leadership. His research focuses on fairness, explainability in AI, and tackling complex problems through technology. Not only is he a scholar, but he also contributes as a mentor and speaker to the global technology community. During his career, he has worked with renowned organizations like Microsoft, excelling in data-driven decision-making and machine learning model development.

• 2025–Present·KU Leuven·Head of Applied AI/ML
  • Focused on research and development of explainability technologies.
• 2018–2021·West Pharmaceutical Services·Data Scientist
  • Led data-driven optimization projects, focusing on technological applications in the healthcare sector.
• 2013–2017·Microsoft·Senior AI Engineer
  • Developed data science and AI solutions primarily for enterprise clients.

• 2013–2017·Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)·Bachelor of Engineering
  • Specialization: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• 1998–2013·Other Academic Institutions·Early Education
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