Rana el Kaliouby
Rana el Kaliouby is a computer scientist and entrepreneur who has had a successful career in emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence. She began her career as a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, where she worked on developing the first ever real-time, non-intrusive automatic system for interpreting facial expressions. She then earned a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Cambridge, where she continued to work on this technology.
In 2009, el Kaliouby co-founded Affectiva, which uses AI to measure and analyze emotions and facial expressions. She serves as the company's CEO and has led it to become a leading player in emotional intelligence.
El Kaliouby is also a prominent speaker on the use of AI in society and has presented at many conferences and events worldwide. She has been recognized as a "Woman to Watch" by MIT Technology Review, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a member of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders.
In addition, she has been a guest speaker at several universities and a guest on multiple podcasts and documentaries discussing the impact of AI on our lives. E Kaliouby is also the author of the book "Girl Decoded: A Scientist's Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology." The book was released in 2020 and is a memoir that details el Kaliouby's personal and professional journey in artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence.
In the book, el Kaliouby shares her story of growing up in Egypt and being the only girl in her school's math and science classes and how that experience led her to become a computer scientist and entrepreneur. She also describes her work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab and the University of Cambridge. She developed the first ever real-time, non-intrusive automatic system for interpreting facial expressions.
Additionally, the book delves into her experience as a co-founder and CEO of Affectiva and how she has used AI to measure and analyze emotions and facial expressions. El Kaliouby also discusses the potential of AI to improve our lives and the importance of emotional intelligence in technology. The book has received positive reviews and praised for its personal and relatable approach to discussing the field of AI and its potential impact on society.
