International Day Of Women in Statistics and Data Science

Utkarshani Jaimini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she joined as a faculty in Fall 2025. She holds her doctoral degree from the University of South Carolina. Her research lies at the intersection of explainable AI and knowledge representation with a focus on leveraging causal knowledge graphs to make AI systems more transparent and interpretable. Her work has real-world impact across high-stakes domains including autonomous driving, smart manufacturing, and healthcare. She has a record of cross-sector engagement with contributions spanning academic publications and industry patents. Her research bridges the gap between foundational research and real-world application. She is a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and continues to build partnerships that extend the reach and relevance of her work.