At Kabarak University, Data Science Africa (DSA) is strengthening cutting-edge research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) through a USD 10,000 financial grant. Established in 2023, the Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) is at the forefront of pioneering research, with its flagship Federated Explainable AI Research Program leading advancements in machine learning for blood pressure prediction using smartwatch data—critical for epidemiological modeling.
Beyond predictive analytics, DS&AI is also exploring Shapley values for explainable AI, enhancing transparency and trust in machine learning models. DSA’s support extends beyond funding, facilitating resources for student stipends, cloud-based federated learning environments, and research dissemination, ensuring DS&AI’s research capacity continues to grow.