Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council
Sumithra Velupillai is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in computational linguistics. Currently serving as a Senior Research Officer at Vetenskapsrådet and a Lecturer at King's College London, Velupillai has previously held positions such as Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Utah. With a Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Sciences from Stockholm University, Velupillai has also engaged in various roles such as Linguistic Consultant at Butler Hill Group and Keywording and Development at Johnér Images. Throughout their academic journey, Velupillai has demonstrated a strong commitment to the field of computational linguistics through their teaching, research, and consultancy work.
Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council
The Swedish Research Council has a leading role in developing Swedish research of the highest scientific quality, thereby contributing to the development of society. Besides research funding, the agency advises the government on research-related issues and participates actively in the discussions to create understanding of the long-term benefits of research. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Vetenskapsrådet har en ledande roll för att utveckla svensk forskning av högsta vetenskapliga kvalitet och bidrar därmed till samhällets utveckling. Utöver finansiering av forskning är myndigheten rådgivare till regeringen i forskningsrelaterade frågor och deltar aktivt i debatten för att skapa förståelse för den långsiktiga nyttan av forskningen.