This initiative focuses on accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-growth sectors such as construction, transportation, agriculture, and the creative industries while addressing systemic barriers to innovation.
As an ISA, Diwei will play a pivotal role in the BridgeAI programme, using her expertise and guidance to empower organisations seeking AI adoption and capability development. She will work in collaboration with Innovate UK, Digital Catapult, The Hartree Centre, and BSI to provide independent scientific advice, mentoring, and guidance.
As an applied statistician and data scientist with a strong background in AI, Diwei has spent years working at the intersection of academia and industry. Her work spans collaborations with organisations of all sizes, from large international companies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them tackle complex challenges through advanced statistical and AI-driven methodologies via various research projects.
Her role as the Super Champion for the UK Knowledge Exchange Hub for Mathematical Sciences and as a KE Catalyst Fellow funded by the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) have deepened her commitment to fostering meaningful connections between research and industry. These experiences have allowed Diwei to lead impactful projects, facilitate knowledge transfer, and create practical solutions that deliver real-world impact.
On her ISA appointment, Diwei commented: “It is an honour to bring my expertise to a programme with such transformative potential. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of the School of Science and the wider University. Their encouragement, resources, and opportunities have been instrumental in my academic and professional development, enabling me to connect research with innovation and deliver results that make a difference. I am profoundly grateful for their belief in me, particularly during the more challenging moments of my journey.”