Prerna Chikersal

Prerna Chikersal, PhD, is a Machine Learning Scientist II at Tripadvisor since June 2023, with extensive research experience acquired during a tenure at Carnegie Mellon University from August 2015 to August 2023, where a focus was placed on machine learning methods for medical applications and team performance analysis. Previous roles include research internships at Snap Inc. and Microsoft, where innovative communication tools and digital mental health interventions were developed. Prerna's educational background encompasses a PhD in Machine Learning, Health, and Human-Computer Interaction, as well as multiple master's degrees in related fields from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University.