Professor Dr. Karim Alghoul

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Biography

Karim Alghoul is a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in machine learning. He has five years of teaching experience and has spent four years as a software engineer in the telecommunications industry. He is the recipient of the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching for Part-Time Professors within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa. Karim holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Telecommunications from Lebanon and a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa. His research interests encompass affective computing, human-computer interaction, machine learning, mobile health, and computer vision. His work specifically focuses on addressing mental health challenges through the use of machine learning and physiological measurements. Currently, he is in the final term of his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering.

Research Interests

Affective Computing Machine Learning M-Health Human-Computer Interaction Computer Vision

Experience

Part-Time Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching courses in engineering with a focus on machine learning applications.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86

Prerequisites

Honours BA in History or equivalent

Application Checklist

  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest

Specialization Notes

Department of History