Tina Lasisi

Dr. Tina Lasisi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, where she specializes in measuring human traits such as skin color, hair texture, and facial morphology to explore their genetic and evolutionary origins. Her research focuses on developing novel laboratory methods and automated image analysis programs that significantly impact fields like dermatology, forensics, and biometric technologies, including facial recognition. Dr. Lasisi is affiliated with various departments and programs, including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Center for Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics.Recognized by Science News as one of "10 Scientists to Watch" and by Popular Science’s "Brilliant 10," Dr. Lasisi is also committed to science communication, collaborating with platforms like PBS and Science Friday to enhance public understanding of human biological diversity. She teaches courses such as "AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction," integrating her expertise in genetics with modern data analysis techniques.