Dr. Neeraj Kumar is a Chief Data Scientist in the Advanced Computing, Mathematics, and Data Division at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). With a profound dedication to advancing the fields of data science, computing, and applied mathematics, Dr. Kumar has dedicated over a decade to the exploration and expansion of the horizons in applied machine learning, artificial intelligence, probabilistic programming, natural language processing, quantum computing, and innovative modeling and simulation methods. Dr. Kumar's expertise transcends theoretical frameworks, extending into practical applications in science, and engineering missions. He tackles both fundamental and applied scientific challenges, with a strategic focus on developing scalable AI/ML products, enhancing computational chemistry, and materials science, and pioneering digital molecular discovery through advanced analytics and high performance computing. He has published many peer-reviewed articles, highlights, workshops, and technical conference proceedings. His leadership and expertise have guided numerous data science research programs, underpinning multidisciplinary team efforts to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and innovation.