Shanelle Tennekoon is a PhD researcher at Curtin University working at the intersection of computer vision, edge AI, and assistive technology. Her research focuses on making advanced AI run on low-cost, offline hardware to restore independence and safety for people with disabilities. She received her BSc(Hons) in Electrical and Elctronic Engineering from Sri Lanka Institite of Information technology becoming the Valedectorian receiving the highest WGPA. Shanelle's work has also been recognised through Curtin's Three Minute Thesis competition, the Curtin HDR Showcase, the SMHS IMPROVE Conference. She received 2 state awards at the 35th WAITTA INCITE Awards and a National Merit Award at the AIIA iAwards for her PhD innovation, SmartWheel. Shanelle is committed to human-centred, co-designed technology and to encouraging more girls and women into STEM.