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New York, NY, June 13, 2025: Dr. Rajan Thapaliya, an award-winning professor and entrepreneur in the fields of artificial intelligence and data science, has been named one of the Top 20 Machine Learning Influencers in the United States by Influencer Hero, a prominent platform for analytics and influencer rankings.
Dr. Thapaliya ranks 12th on the list, which features leading voices shaping the machine learning landscape through innovation, education, and digital engagement. Influencer Hero based its rankings on a combination of social media presence, audience engagement, educational contributions, and impact on the AI field.
A respected academic and founder of the AI-driven tech company Dreamerix, Dr. Thapaliya plays multiple roles in academia and industry. He serves as a professor, Ph.D. dissertation chair, subject matter expert, and academic reviewer at several universities in the U.S. and Africa. He also contributes to the academic publishing sphere as an editor for Guinness Press and serves in a subject matter role for the Engineering and Technology Department at Prometric.
Dreamerix, the New York-based company founded by Dr. Thapaliya, offers free global education in AI, cybersecurity, and data science, along with multi-tech services and certification programs. A previous venture, Data Jupiter, was merged into Dreamerix due to a shared educational mission.
Dr. Thapaliya holds a Ph.D. in Data Science from the National University in California. He is known for his efforts to promote equity in global tech education through free online learning initiatives and ethical technology programs.
“It’s not just about being influential,” said Dr. Thapaliya. “It’s about using influence to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders.”
Other notable individuals on the list include Dr. Joy Buolamwini (@poetofcode), Allie K. Miller (@alliekmiller), and Alex Freberg (@alex_the_analyst), reflecting a diverse range of educators, developers, and content creators leading the charge in machine learning.
The complete list is available on Influencer Hero’s official website.
Top 20 Machine Learning Influencers in the US
