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Aisshwarya Kansakaar is a multi-award-winning AI and Automation Engineer, Not-for profit (NFPO) Executive, STEM education Innovator, and Entrepreneur. A hyperpolyglot she is fluent in 7 different languages having lived in over 4 countries. Aisshwarya has been awarded the 2025 Young Australian of the Year Award for Victoria, Australian National Women in Digital Award in 2021, Australia’s Top 50 People in Electronic Commerce Award in 2020, the National Tech Diversity Education Award in 2024, 7 News Young Achievers IKON Award in 2020 to name a few and featured on multiple global news outlets. In 2022, Aisshwarya became one of the youngest people in the State of Victoria to be inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women by the Minister for Women and Minister for Jobs and Industry, Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP. Digital Innovations Futures Victoria (DIFVIC) named Aisshwarya as one of the Top women in STEM in Australia alongside the likes of the late innovator Alice Anderson. She was nominated for the Prime Minister's Science Prize for Innovation in 2024 for developing novel technology systems. In 2024, Aisshwarya co-developed a Worlds First STEM teaching Model now backed by AUD $3.2 Million Federal Laureate Fellowship Grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC). Featured on SBS World News and several other media platforms and nominated for the world's highest education award the prestigious Yidan Prize of Education (HK$15 million). This model directly impacts 27,00 educators and 40,000 young girls across Australia through CPW. Aisshwarya is the Co-founder of Syncrowin pioneering a world first AI powered industrial autopilot revolutionising sustainability in mining, power and manufacturing. Aisshwarya is the youngest Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointed till date at Women 4 STEM; Australia's leading STEM non-profit organization established in 2005. Aisshwarya leads a team of over 300 industry professionals impacting over 70 schools and 66,000 women and girls in STEM. Aisshwarya continues to be a global role model and champion for STEM careers and entrepreneurship. Read more: Website: www.aishwaryakansakar.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcAIYlic-9gc8qcsbonm3g Victorian State Government: https://www.vic.gov.au/aishwarya-kansakar Full bio available on request.
Syncrowin is a pioneering industrial AI, built with cutting-edge technology to revolutionize operational efficiency in asset-intensive industries. With a mission to drive sustainable transformation, we empower industries to drive efficient, sustainable operations. Connect with us to learn more about how Syncrowin can transform your industry’s waste management and operational strategy. Website https://www.syncrowin.com.au/
Selected as winner nationally from thousands of nominees, Aishwarya Kansakar was honored for her groundbreaking contributions to AI, innovation, and automation- pioneering technological advancements that have reshaped industries and driven profound impact across the Australian community.
Global AI Ethics | Policy Advocacy | Autonomous Systems Governance Contribute as a global expert and youngest member of IEEE SSIT, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to shape international policy frameworks governing the ethical deployment of Artificial Intelligence. Provide high-level advisory input primarily focused on the responsible use of AI in critical domains including defense, autonomous weapons systems, and societal impacts such as family violence mitigation. Lead and co-author comprehensive white papers and policy briefs that synthesize emerging AI risks and benefits, translating complex technical research into actionable guidelines for stakeholders including governments, NGOs, and industry consortia. Utilize scenario analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and normative ethical frameworks to inform balanced governance strategies that promote transparency, accountability, and human-centric AI design. Engage with multi-stakeholder global working groups to influence standards development, focusing on mitigating unintended consequences and ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights norms in AI-enabled defense technologies. Address the intersection of AI and family violence by proposing technology safeguards, risk detection algorithms, and ethical use protocols designed to protect vulnerable populations. Advocate for adaptive regulatory mechanisms that balance innovation acceleration with robust risk management, emphasizing explainability, fairness, and bias mitigation in autonomous systems. Bridge technical and policy domains by facilitating dialogue between engineers, ethicists, legal experts, and policymakers to harmonize AI governance approaches worldwide. Maintain thought leadership through presentations at IEEE flagship conferences and contributions to multidisciplinary forums, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of ethical responsibility within the global AI research community.
Since 1991, Australian Science Innovation has delivered challenging science extension programs for high school students that aim to broaden horizons, identify capabilities and build Australia’s scientific community. We deliver the Australian Science Olympiads programs, Junior Science Olympiad programs, Big Science Competition and help deliver the Curious Minds – Girls in STEM program. We are a not-for-profit who work in partnership with teachers, schools and organisations who understand the importance of investing in science education. Together we are extending our reach to include students from diverse backgrounds who have limited opportunities to pursue science. We have discovered and enabled Australia’s most talented students to compete in the International Science Olympiads through exceptional education and mentorship programs. Our competitions and teams build relationships on a global level. Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation, inclusion and enthusiasm for science, supporting Australia’s ambition to become a global STEM superpower. Our innovative and challenging science programs include: 🏅Australian Science Olympiads 🔬 Junior Science Olympiads 🧬Big Science Competition 👩🏻🔬 Curious Minds - Girls in STEM Find out more today! Website http://www.asi.edu.au
Founded in 2005, Women 4 STEM is a not-for-profit organisation that operates to increase the entry, retention, and progress of women in the STEM industries. With a team of over 300 industry professionals who volunteer with us impacting over 66,000 women and girls every year; our vision is to actively promote and support women throughout their STEM careers. Our mission is to provide a range of practical and sustainable initiatives that will promote urban and regional women’s entry, retention, and progression in technology. Our programs are designed to impact change and affect diversity throughout a woman’s education and career. Women 4 STEM have been recognised by the industry for its contribution and was awarded the #Tech Diversity Award for Champion of the Year 2019. This distinguished award recognizes the extensive work that the entire Women 4 STEM team contributes to the industry. Website: https://women4stem.com.au/