Faria Karamat is a Data Scientist and Junior Lecturer in Computer Science with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and privacy-preserving systems. She holds a BS in Computer Science (Gold Medalist) and an MS in Data Science. Her research experience includes peer-reviewed publications in areas such as federated learning, deep learning, and facial emotion recognition. She has professional experience in both academic and technical roles, with expertise in data-driven modelling, AI evaluation, and applied machine learning.