Larissa Suzuki

Larissa Suzuki, Visiting Researcher at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, stepped into the world of science at the nascent age of 15 and has since contributed to it in magnificent ways. Her experience in the AI and machine learning space has extended to space science, healthcare, finance and robotics industries. Serving as the Technical Director at Google, Larissa works in the tech giant’s CTO office. Now available to speak at a wide range of events, Larissa’s expertise in artificial intelligence and technology is highly sought-after.

Larissa’s stellar educational qualifications include a MPhil degree from the University of Sao Paulo, and a PhD in Computer Science from UCL. She has also completed a Space Studies Program from the International Space University. Larissa’s background has positioned her as an exemplary tech and engineering expert, allowing her to hold positions such as Honorary Associate Professor at UCL, Lecturer at Harvard University and the University of Oxford where she works with PhD students studying AI in medical sciences. In tandem with current role, she serves as an AI Ethics Pioneer at Google and has been Google’s Head of Data & AI Practice previously.

As Visiting Researcher at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Larissa is currently working on developing the Interplanetary Internet and AI-driven space technologies – exhibiting her commitment to innovation. She has revolutionised AI space applications and her work is instrumental in supporting engineers and astronauts. Author of “Data as Infrastructure for Smart Cities”, Larissa has also delivered the TEDx talk “What Are Smart Cities?”. Lauded for her work, she was named Woman of the Year at the 2022 Women in IT Awards and featured in Financial Times Top 50 Women in European Tech list, in addition to her countless other accolades.

Outside of revolutionising the world of science, Larissa is also dedicated to making it more accessible and equitable. As a young woman in a fairly male dominated industry, Larissa is determined to increase representation, therefore she founded AppStudio, UCL Society of Women Engineers and The KOI Circle, which is the largest Women in STEM group on LinkedIn. A prolific speaker, who has delivered 257 speeches including as an Insight Speaker at the Turing Talk, Larissa Suzuki is an excellent choice to hire for your next event.