Hello I'm
Sheriff Issaka
Who am I?
I am an innovator, entrepreneur, and adventurer who is extremely curious about the world around me. I enjoy building technologies that have practical applications and genuinely make a difference in the world, no matter how small.
I thrive on identifying complex problems and finding the simplest, yet most efficient solutions to address them.
Awards & Recognition
UNESCO Global Coalition for Linguistic Diversity Founding Member
2025
UCLA Graduate Dean's Scholar Award
2024
UCLA Computer Science PhD Fellowship
2024
Research Focus
Multilingual LLMs
Making AI speak languages that tech forgot
Health Informatics
Turning medical data into saved lives
Misinformation Detection
Building AI that knows BS when it sees it
Values
Build for real-world use, not just papers
Lead with context and impact
Work where others aren't looking
You are never too small to make a difference
Stay useful. Stay curious!