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Monash AI Institute

Through our interdisciplinary community of world-leading researchers and vast affiliate network, we’re advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence through cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, training and entrepreneurship.

Shonali Krishwaswamy

Professor Shonali Krishnaswamy

Professor Krishnaswamy is a leading expert in AI, data science and tech commercialisation with over 20 years’ experience across academia, research and industry.

She co-founded AiDA Technologies, an award-winning AI company, where she developed SMART CLAIMS that now processes 75 per cent of individual life health claims in Singapore.

Previously, she was Head of Data Analytics at A*STAR, Singapore, leading a 70-person R&D team on industry collaborations across finance, healthcare and aerospace.

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Our purpose in pillars

Our initiatives support the breadth of the AI ecosystem and everyone within who creates, uses and shapes it –
from researchers and corporate professionals to students and start-up founders.

Facts and figures

  • Research

    Fostering groundbreaking, interdisciplinary AI research through our cross-faculty PhD programs and large-scale collaborations.

  • Industry

    Bridging the gap between academia and industry, translating AI breakthroughs into real-world, readily-applicable solutions.

  • Training

    Equipping students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with cutting-edge AI expertise through masterclasses and hands-on learning.

  • Entrepreneurship

    Supporting AI-driven startups and innovations through incubator programs and investment readiness initiatives.

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