Amina Khatri

Developed AI-driven disaster warning systems for coastal communities in South Asia

Innovation in Disaster Prevention

Amina Khatri (b. 1995) is an Indian data scientist who created WaveAlert, an AI platform predicting tsunamis and cyclones with 98% accuracy. Deployed in 2022 across India's Andaman Islands and Sri Lanka, her system provides 72-hour warnings using ocean sensor networks and satellite data. The technology reduced disaster-related deaths by 60% in pilot regions.

Technological Breakthrough

Amina's algorithm won the Tech for Humanity Prize ($1.2M) in 2023. She partnered with NASA's Disaster Program to expand coverage to Pacific Island nations. Her open-source framework is now used by 18 developing countries.

Social Impact

Through her NGO SafeCoast, Amina trains local technicians in disaster management. Her educational series has reached 2 million coastal residents. The World Bank highlighted her work as a model for climate tech equity.