Ani Adhikari

Ani Adhikari is a Teaching Professor and Faculty Director of Pedagogy at the University of California, Berkeley’s College of Computing, Data Science, and Society. She is affiliated with the Department of Statistics and has held roles in academic leadership and mentorship. Her work focuses on data science education, curriculum design, and fostering interdisciplinary learning. She has been recognized for her teaching excellence with awards from Berkeley and Stanford.

Adhikari teaches foundational courses such as Data 8: Foundations of Data Science, Data 140: Probability for Data Science, and oversees the Data Science Undergraduate Studies (DSUS) program. She co-authored influential textbooks and online resources, including Computational and Inferential Thinking and Probability for Data Science, which students praise for clarity and depth.

Her contributions extend beyond teaching to shaping data literacy and ethical data analysis. At the first Data Science Commencement in 2019, she emphasized the importance of critical thinking, diversity in perspectives, and transparent data practices for societal impact.

Awards highlight her dedication to mentorship and innovative pedagogy, including Berkeley’s highest teaching honors and recognition from the Stanford community.