Saritha Unnikrishnan

Dr. Saritha Unnikrishnan serves as a Lecturer in Computing and Principal Investigator in AI-driven Computer Vision at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, Ireland. She maintains multiple research affiliations across the institution, including the Health and Biomedical Research Centre (HEAL), the Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE), and the Precision Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre (PEM Research Centre).

Dr. Unnikrishnan's research spans computer vision, medical imaging, and artificial intelligence applications with significant focus on healthcare and industrial quality assessment. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in the areas of micrograph analysis, brain tumor characterization, and AI-driven diagnostic solutions.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward applying AI techniques to solve complex problems in medical imaging and industrial applications. Her work increasingly focuses on deep learning approaches for image analysis, with notable contributions in glioma characterization, emulsion stability assessment, and educational technology solutions.

• Ireland's National AI Challenge 2024 award recipient

Dr. Unnikrishnan has demonstrated exceptional grant acquisition capabilities, securing over €2 million in research funding to lead multiple national and EU projects. She has led major enterprise-funded AI research initiatives, including an AI-enabled computer vision solution licensed to GSK. Her collaborative work extends to European COST Actions and cross-border AI initiatives, highlighting her significant impact in the European research landscape.

As Principal Investigator across multiple research centers at ATU Sligo, Dr. Unnikrishnan directs work in the Health and Biomedical Research Centre, the Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment initiative, and the Precision Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre, where she bridges computer science with practical healthcare and industrial applications.