Mohammed A. Alam

Mohammed A. Alam is an accomplished academic and data scientist currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Deputy Director of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Program at Northwestern University since September 2012. Alam's professional background includes a senior data scientist role at XSELL Technologies, where research focused on AI strategies and machine learning to enhance online sales and service dialogues. Prior experience encompasses significant project management and engineering roles at Motorola Mobility, where Alam oversaw multiple user trials, conducted usability research, and contributed to software and firmware development. Academic qualifications include a PhD and MS in Computer Science from Northwestern University, a BS in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and foundational education in Dhaka, Bangladesh.