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our Mentors

Welcome to the heart of the DDSA Mentoring Programme – our dedicated mentors. As we prepare for the third edition of our programme, we invite you to meet the inspiring individuals guiding our mentees on their data science journeys. Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds, including students, data scientists, professors, and professionals, all united by their passion for fostering growth within Denmark’s data science community.

To make the most of our mentor profiles, use the search field to find specific skills such as ‘NLP’, ‘life science’, ‘teamwork’, and more. This feature allows you to connect with mentors who have the expertise you’re interested in, making it easier to navigate through our rich spectrum of knowledge and experience. Explore, learn, and connect with the future leaders of data science through the DDSA Mentoring Programme. 

Xikun Jiang

Position: Assistant Professor
Categories: Mentors 2026/2027
Location: Aalborg University, Region Hovedstaden

Background

I am an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Aalborg University Copenhagen, with a PhD from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and postdoctoral experience at the University of Copenhagen. My research develops trustworthy AI pipelines, from privacy-aware data markets to privacy-preserving and verifiable ML. I have led healthcare-related AI projects with clinical and academic partners and supervise BSc/MSc students in AI, security, and data science.

Motivation

I would like to join the DDSA Mentoring Programme to contribute to the Danish data science community and support early-career researchers and students navigating research, academia, and career choices. Having moved from China to Denmark and from PhD to postdoc to assistant professor, I can share practical experience on publishing, interdisciplinary collaboration, grant development, supervision, and building an independent research profile in trustworthy AI.

Skills, expertise and interests

  • Data analytics
  • MLOps
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data management
  • Good Coding Practices
  • Data mining
  • Data modelling
  • Machine learning

Xikun Jiang

Assistant Professor

Background I am an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at...

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Xinyu Ge

Position: Postdoc
Categories: Mentors 2026/2027
Location: Aalborg University, Region Nordjylland

Background

I am a postdoctoral researcher in computer science at Aalborg University, working at the intersection of formal methods, mathematical modelling, and trustworthy AI. I obtained my PhD in Computer Science from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (China), with a joint research experience at Newcastle University (UK). I also hold a BSc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. My background combines computer science and applied mathematics, together with experience in teaching, supervision, academic writing, academic competitions, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Motivation

Since I started my journey in academia, I have received valuable supervision, guidance, and care from many people. I am therefore happy to see a community like this, where early-career researchers and data science professionals can reflect on their goals, challenges, and future directions. I believe mentoring can help mentees gain confidence, broaden their perspectives, and make more informed career decisions. I would be glad to contribute by offering a reflective and encouraging space for discussion, while also learning from the experiences and aspirations of mentees.

Skills, expertise and interests

  • Academic writing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Statistics and mathematics
  • Complex systems
  • Machine learning

Xinyu Ge

Postdoc

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