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Angella Ndaka PhD.

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Research Fellow - Sociotechnical Systems & Human-Tech Interaction at University of the Witwatersrand
📍 New Zealand

Dr. Angella Ndaka is a Research Fellow at Wits School of Governance and a globally recognized scholar in decolonial AI and sociotechnical systems. With a PhD from the University of Otago, she is an award-winning thought leader focused on AI ethics and social inclusion. Colleagues describe her as hardworking, passionate, and a committed changemaker.

Fueled by personal experience, Angella is a passionate advocate for gender equality and empowering women and girls in Kenya, which earned her the ANU International Alumna of the Year award in 2020. Her work focuses on strengthening laws and policies to protect and uplift underserved communities, particularly women and youth.

Unique fact: Angellas advocacy for gender empowerment in Africa led to a new funding allocation for the cause from the Australian governments Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Research Fellow - Sociotechnical Systems & Human-Tech Interaction
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New Zealand
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Priorities

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Decolonial AI
Her core research focus is shifting Africa from being a technology consumer to a producer and ensuring AI serves communities, not erases them.
Gender Equality
Actively works to empower women and girls in Kenya, winning awards for her contributions to gender equality and social inclusion.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Research Fellow - Sociotechnical Systems & Human-Tech Interaction
University of the Witwatersrand
7-2025
Gender and AI Livelihoods Advisor(Short-term)
Shortlist Professionals
5-2025
Principal Investigator - Kenya
Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR)
3-2024
Global Academic Network Member
Center for AI and Digital Policy
2-2024
Journal Referee
The Royal Society
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Education
4-2020 - 12-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Otago
2015 - 2015
Masters Degree
The Australian National University
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