Mary Salami

Bio

Mary is a PhD student in Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, co-advised by Dr. Grace Wu and Dr. David López-Carr. Her work lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and socio-environmental systems, with a particular emphasis on evaluating the efficiency and adaptability of generative AI models. At emLab, she works on translating scientific research and materials into accessible communication products for broader audiences. She also holds a master’s degree in Geography from UCSB. In her free time, Mary enjoys nature photography.