Dr. Syed Haider

Associate Professor

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Biography

Syed Waseem Haider, Ph.D., is an experienced AI Executive with 17 years of expertise in leading AI and Data Science innovations, strategy, and governance. He has successfully directed enterprise-wide AI projects for Fortune 500 companies including Merck and has previously worked with Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and Philips Research. Syed is passionate about utilizing AI to solve healthcare problems and improve the lives of patients. He has led teams of data scientists and established Centers of Excellence (COE) in AI, developing AI strategies, governance frameworks, and management plans for change. Syed holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at Dallas and multiple master's degrees in Computer Science and Telecommunications Engineering from the same institution. His doctoral dissertation focused on case studies with Johnson Controls, Wisconsin, and Raytheon, and he has published extensively in leading journals, conferences, and business publications. Syed's research interests encompass AI, Data Science, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Time-Series Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Causal Inference, Bayesian Methods, and Probability. He is keen on advancing AI ethics, policy, and governance, particularly in healthcare settings. Additionally, Syed is dedicated to mentoring young engineers and scientists, sharing insights from his career journey, and teaching graduate courses such as 'Forecasting: Real-World Application', which integrates Signal Processing, Time Series methods, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.

Research Interests

Courses

Forecasting: Real-World Application

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)