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Divya Mani Adhikari

Research Assistant
Saarland University
dma.htd [at] gmail [dot] com


About Me

I am a Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from Saarland University. I’m interested in Machine Learning (building scalable deep learning systems and inference optimization), Natural Language Processing (primarily LLMs and Conversational systems), and Computational Social Science (applying computational techniques to societal issues).

Professional Experience

Role Company/Institution Duration
Research Assistant Saarland University Jan. 2023 - Present
NLP Research Engineer Diyo.AI Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2022
Fullstack Engineer (Intern) Nipuna Prabidhik Sewa Jan. 2019 - Apr. 2019

Education

Qualification University Duration
M.Sc. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Saarland University Oct. 2022 - Feb. 2025
B.E. Computer Engineering Tribhuvan University Dec. 2015 - Dec. 2019

Publications

  1. ICTD
    Exploring LLMs for Automated Pre-Testing of Cross-Cultural Surveys
    Divya Mani Adhikari, Vikram Kamath Cannanure, Alexander Hartland, Ingmar Weber
    International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD), 2024.
    PDF Code ICTD Notes (Short Paper)

  2. ICWSM
    Analyzing Mentions of Death in Covid-19 Tweets
    Divya Mani Adhikari, Muhammad Imran, Umair W Qazi, Ingmar Weber
    International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM), 2024.
    PDF Code Poster paper