Meet Our Team

A diverse group of researchers, engineers, and innovators working together to advance AI and analytics at Northeastern University's DMSB AI Strategic Hub.

Kwong Chan
Founder

Kwong Chan

Executive Director, DMSB AI Strategic Hub

PhD Marketing Analytics, Michigan State University

Kwong Chan is an Academic Specialist in Marketing and the Executive Director of the DMSB AI Strategic Hub at Northeastern University.

Key Achievements

  • Award-winning teacher
  • Pioneered analytics education at D’Amore-McKim
LeadershipAnalyticsMarketingAI
Debashish Ghose
Founder

Debashish Ghose

Assistant Teaching Professor, Marketing

PhD Business Administration (Marketing), Temple University

His research explores the intersection of marketing and information systems including fake news, interface design, advertising, and choice architecture, using AI/ML and behavioral methods.

Key Achievements

  • Fellow, AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium
  • Best Paper in Track: 2019 AMA Conference
MarketingAI/MLBehavioral Science
Aatmaj Salunke

Aatmaj Salunke

AI Quant Finance Engineer

Master of Science Artificial Intelligence, Northeastern University

Aatmaj Salunke

AI Quant Finance Engineer

Master of Science Artificial Intelligence, Northeastern University

Engineer by day, trail runner and photographer by dawn, specializing in AI applications for finance.

AIFinanceAutonomous Systems
Amritesh Anand

Amritesh Anand

AI Software Engineer

Master of Science Software Engineering Systems, Northeastern University

Amritesh Anand

AI Software Engineer

Master of Science Software Engineering Systems, Northeastern University

Enthusiast of fast cars and gym workouts, passionate about developing AI software solutions.

AISoftware Engineering
Bhagya Tapankumar Trivedi

Bhagya Tapankumar Trivedi

Lead Research Assistant

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Bhagya Tapankumar Trivedi

Lead Research Assistant

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Passionate about creating solutions that merge efficiency with empathy to serve people's everyday lives.

AISoftware EngineeringHuman-Centered Tech
Harshitha Jogish

Harshitha Jogish

Product Manager, AI Research & Development

Master of Professional Studies Data Analytics, Northeastern University

Harshitha Jogish

Product Manager, AI Research & Development

Master of Professional Studies Data Analytics, Northeastern University

Overseeing the design, coordination, and deployment of AI-driven educational platform PresBot, bridging research innovation with real-world usability.

AIProduct ManagementResearch & Development
Het Patel

Het Patel

Lead AI Research Assistant

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Het Patel

Lead AI Research Assistant

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Experienced in designing/deploying AI applications and maintaining reliable computing infrastructures.

AIHPCInfrastructure
Kris Corriea

Kris Corriea

Infrastructure Engineer

Master of Science Business Analytics, Northeastern University

Kris Corriea

Infrastructure Engineer

Master of Science Business Analytics, Northeastern University

Specializes in building reliable infrastructure supporting AI and analytics systems.

InfrastructureBusiness Analytics
Neeha Girja

Neeha Girja

Frontend & Backend Developer

Master of Science Software Engineering Systems, Northeastern University

Neeha Girja

Frontend & Backend Developer

Master of Science Software Engineering Systems, Northeastern University

Passionate about creating seamless digital experiences and intelligent systems.

Key Achievements

  • Projects: LearnBot, FinBOT, EssayBot
Full-StackSoftware Development
Nisha Ravi Sirdesai

Nisha Ravi Sirdesai

Frontend Software Engineer

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Nisha Ravi Sirdesai

Frontend Software Engineer

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Developer with a creative eye, passionate about design and user experience.

Software EngineeringAI/ML
Raghavendra Kulkarni

Raghavendra Kulkarni

Finance App Development Lead

Master of Science Computer Science, Northeastern University

Raghavendra Kulkarni

Finance App Development Lead

Master of Science Computer Science, Northeastern University

Co-founder of an e-commerce startup and senator for technology initiatives, passionate about impactful apps.

AIFinanceStartup
Simran Mehndiratta

Simran Mehndiratta

Data Analytics and Marketing Lead

Master of Science Business Analytics, Northeastern University

Simran Mehndiratta

Data Analytics and Marketing Lead

Master of Science Business Analytics, Northeastern University

Combines passion for stories and data to uncover hidden insights and narratives.

Data AnalyticsMarketing
Tirdesh Pettugani

Tirdesh Pettugani

Software Developer

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Tirdesh Pettugani

Software Developer

Master of Science Information Systems, Northeastern University

Passionate about problem-solving and creating impactful software architectures.

Key Achievements

  • Projects: Dash Website, Alumni Database Enrichment, and Automation
Software DevelopmentAutomation
Tanvi Atul Deshpande

Tanvi Atul Deshpande

AI Software Engineer

Master Computer Science, Northeastern University

Tanvi Atul Deshpande

AI Software Engineer

Master Computer Science, Northeastern University

AI Software Engineer working on innovative AI applications.

Key Achievements

  • Projects: Presbot & Essaybot
AISoftware Development
Vani Sharma

Vani Sharma

Marketing and Data Analyst Lead

Master of Science Biotechnology, Northeastern University

Vani Sharma

Marketing and Data Analyst Lead

Master of Science Biotechnology, Northeastern University

Marketing and data analyst lead working on data-driven insights and marketing strategies.

MarketingData Analytics