Anima Anandkumar is the Director of Machine Learning Research at NVIDIA and a professor at Caltech, specializing in large-scale AI models, optimization, and deep learning. She has pioneered work in tensor methods, reinforcement learning, and AI for scientific discovery. At NVIDIA, she leads efforts on AI for climate modeling, robotics, and autonomous systems. Anandkumar is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, mentoring underrepresented groups in AI research. She has contributed to bridging academic research with industrial innovation, enabling cutting-edge AI applications in real-world domains. Her publications and keynote talks have made her a respected voice in the AI community worldwide.