Dr. Dovan Rai

Dovan Rai is a computer scientist, educator, and writer. She currently serves as the Executive Director at Body & Data. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from WPI, USA, with a research focus on the use of AI in education. She designed and developed educational games and intelligent learning environments and explored students’ activities, emotions, engagement and learning. She has worked as a software engineer, designer, researcher, and educator, teaching AI in Nepal and the USA. She has developed technology platforms for youth education and initiated educational programs in data science and machine learning.  She has been actively involved in citizen movements and advocacy for social justice in Nepal. She also holds a Master’s in Sociology and writes on socio-political issues in Nepal.