Summary
Sukankana Chakraborty is a Research Fellow with nine years of experience at the intersection of data science and academia, currently affiliated with UCL and consulting for the World Bank Group. Her career spans research roles at The Alan Turing Institute and the University of Southampton, grounded in a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Southampton and an engineering degree in Biotechnology. She combines rigorous academic training with applied data science practice, translating research insights into policy-relevant analytics for international development. Sukankana’s trajectory shows a knack for moving between fast-paced research fellowships and high-impact consultancy, suggesting strong adaptability and stakeholder communication. Colleagues describe her as someone who bridges methodological depth and practical implementation, often working on projects that require navigating both cutting-edge methods and real-world constraints.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Modern High School For Girls
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of Southampton
Engineer’s Degree, Biotechnology, Engineer’s Degree, Biotechnology at Heritage Institute Of Technology
English, German, Hindi, Bengali