BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Tamara Govindasamy, a Research Scientist at IBM Research Africa with a PhD in Physics, is a key innovator within the Strategic Partnerships and Technology Incubation team. She is dedicated to the development of new technologies that fuel sustainability, transformation, and business opportunities. Dr. Govindasamy harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence to address complex issues in climate and sustainability. Her extensive research portfolio includes collaborative projects in multiple critical domains, such as using AI for precise quantification of renewable energy and air quality, developing high-resolution geospatial climate analyses and heat hazard mapping to inform public health outcomes, and advancing crucial AI technologies for the optimization of power grids. Driven by a commitment to real-world deployment, Dr. Govindasamy actively promotes the widespread adoption of these solutions, ensuring their impact is realized across both industry sectors and educational programs.