Salem Othman
Bio
Dr. Salem Othman is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computing and Data Science at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Kent State University, along with an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from universities in Libya. Since 2006, Dr. Othman has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Libya and the United States.
His teaching expertise includes Big Data Systems, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Network Programming, and Algorithms. His research focuses on Large Language Models (LLMs), online social network analysis, sentiment and emoji pattern recognition, and the use of AI in educational tools and product design.
Dr. Othman has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, including work on toxicity detection using LLMs, emotional transition in GIFs, and real-time feedback systems. He is actively involved in research supervision, curriculum development, and academic service, serving on multiple university committees and co-organizing international workshops such as the Social Impact of AI for Africa series.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Othman brings substantial industry experience in software engineering and IT consulting, having led projects for educational and governmental institutions in Libya. He is a member of ACM and IEEE and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching.