About
Christelle Scharff is a Professor at Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Her research spans Artificial Intelligence, Global Software Engineering, and ICT for Development (ICTD), with a focus on cultural and educational applications.
- 1993-1999: BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science (Universite Henri Poincare, France)
Her work includes AI ethics, deep learning for cultural preservation, and mobile technology for education in Africa. She leads the Seidenberg School's Artificial Intelligence Lab and has secured grants from NSF, IBM, Microsoft, Google, and USAID.
Recent publications analyze global AI strategies, scrum team dynamics, and coding education in Africa. Her projects emphasize localization and sustainable technology deployment in Senegal and Cambodia.
- 2023: NYAS Scientist Fellow
- 2019, 2012: Fulbright Scholar in Senegal
- 2015: Jefferson Award for Public Service
She teaches advanced courses including Mobile Application Development, AI Ethics, and Software Reliability, with a pedagogical approach integrating field research and social entrepreneurship.
