The Grand Engineering Prize for Rising Star goes to Jonna Matthiesen, a researcher in deep learning at Embedl. The award is given to young engineers who, despite being at the start of their careers, have already demonstrated exceptional potential to make a difference.
The jury’s motivation:
"The winner is an inspiring young leader in the AI industry. Rising swiftly from intern to team lead, this winner has made pioneering advancements in neural architecture search (NAS), driving essential innovation for scalable AI solutions.
As a powerful role model for women in one of the tech industry's most male-dominated fields, she exemplifies how skill, dedication, and leadership can open doors and inspire the next generation.
Through her profound expertise in data science and mathematics, as well as her leadership and strategic planning capabilities, our winner is not merely a participant in the AI landscape but a shaper of its future."
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