Aikaterini Vriza

Job Title:
Principal Scientist AI
Company - Organization:
GSK
Experience:
4 years
Education:
PhD
Universty - College:
Liverpool
Nationality:
Greek

Your organization field and mission:

Drug discovery and healthcare.

Please tell us briefly about your role in the company / at your organization:

I am a Principal Scientist working at the intersection of AI and chemistry, where I design and build autonomous, data-driven workflows to accelerate drug discovery and experimental research.

Your interest in STEM

My interest started early through curiosity about how materials and chemistry shape the world around us, and it grew stronger during my studies when I realized I could use science to solve real-world problems.

Early on, I was inspired by scientists who combined curiosity with impact. Today, I am inspired by interdisciplinary leaders who bridge AI and science to create transformative technologies.

Your studies

A key challenge was navigating interdisciplinary work—learning to combine chemistry, data science, and engineering. Over time, this became my greatest strength.

Be curious, don’t be afraid of technical fields, and embrace interdisciplinary learning—your unique perspective is a strength.

You at work

My organization actively promotes inclusive hiring, supports diverse talent development, and invests in sustainable scientific innovation and responsible AI practices.

I am most proud of building AI-driven systems that can autonomously design and execute experiments, bridging the gap between digital models and physical laboratories.

Your point of view

Technology democratizes access to knowledge, tools, and opportunities, enabling women to lead, innovate, and shape the future across industries.

Own your expertise, seek mentorship, and don’t wait to feel “ready”—growth comes from taking opportunities early.

I hope to see truly diverse leadership, equal access to opportunities, and inclusive environments where different perspectives are actively valued.

To finish with

Curiosity, integrity, impact, and collaboration.

Scaling impactful ideas into real-world systems while balancing technical depth with leadership and vision.

I aim to lead an autonomous research lab that integrates AI and experimentation to solve major scientific challenges and train the next generation of scientists.

The current activity has been implemented in the framework of the Project: Code4Europe,
GA Number: 101158834. Official project website : 
https://codeweek.eu/