About
Founded in 2024, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras brings together faculty with expertise in various areas of Data Science and AI to work on impactful problems of direct relevance to society. The school is home to the 18th and newest department (Department of Data Science and AI) at IIT Madras, with fifteen full-time faculty members. The school enables close collaboration between domain experts and AI researchers to develop solutions that integrate AI with existing approaches. It offers BTech in AI & Data Analytics, MTech in Data Science and AI, and multiple programs for international students. WSAI also houses several affiliated research centers including AI4Bharat, Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and AI (RBCDSAI), and others.
Mission
The Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) is dedicated to advancing research and education in AI and Data Science. Our mission is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, groundbreaking research, and innovative solutions to global challenges. We are committed to responsible AI practices and developing AI-driven solutions that address critical problems in healthcare, agriculture, education, and other domains relevant to society. Through our programs, research centers, and partnerships, we aim to create an environment for globally competitive research and place the school among the top centers in the world for AI research.