Nandini Jayakumar is a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge, where her work focuses on the applications, governance, and regulation of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Her doctoral research is fully funded by the Cambridge Trust and Trinity College, Cambridge.

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Nandini was subsequently awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship by the European Commission, undertaking a joint Master's programme across four European countries. She was also awarded the Charpak Scholarship by the Government of France.

Over the years, she has worked with international organisations including the World Bank and the United Nations, and has contributed to major projects with governments, institutions, and stakeholders across Asia and Africa.

Alongside her academic research, Nandini collaborates with leading scholars, policymakers, clinicians, and technology experts on questions surrounding the responsible development and governance of AI in healthcare. Her work has been recognised through several international fellowships, including a recent fellowship on Global Health in the Age of AI organised by Yale University's Digital Ethics Center and Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Italy.

Her broader interests lie at the intersection of emerging technologies, healthcare, public policy, and global development, with a particular focus on ensuring that innovation is deployed responsibly, equitably, and for public benefit.