Priyanka Chaurasia

Dr. Priyanka Chaurasia is a Lecturer in Data Analytics at the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems, Ulster University, based in the Derry~Londonderry campus. Her research focuses on machine learning applications in healthcare, cybersecurity, and assistive technologies. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as the EU-funded 'IT4Anxiety' mental health initiative and has expertise in AI-driven solutions for lead toxicity prediction, smart city security, and Metaverse privacy frameworks.

Her academic background includes a strong emphasis on data science, with notable work in IoT security, medical image segmentation, and regulatory frameworks for large language models. She has collaborated on projects addressing technology adoption by older adults and individuals with dementia, emphasizing ethical AI and user-centric design.

Dr. Chaurasia's recent publications span topics like deep learning for hate speech detection, privacy-preserving techniques in virtual environments, and computational modeling for environmental health risks. She maintains an active research profile, publishing in top-tier venues and co-authoring over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2010. Her lab focuses on bridging theoretical advancements with practical healthcare and cybersecurity solutions.