Media Biography

Dr Andrew Lensen is a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Director of Artificial Intelligence at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, where he specialises in explainable and interdisciplinary AI. His research explores AI’s social and ethical implications, with applications in ecology, healthcare, public policy, and more. Dr Lensen is an active science communicator, frequently contributing op-eds, interviews, and expert commentary on AI topics.