Abdulsalam Kalaji

Dr. AbdulSalam Kalaji is a Teaching Professor at the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK. He joined the university in 2022 after serving as a lecturer and associate professor at international institutions.

• MRes in Information Technology and PhD in Software Engineering from Brunel University, London

His research focuses on search-based software engineering (SBSE), particularly search-based software testing (SBST), where he develops automated test generation techniques using model specifications and search algorithms. Recent interests include applying SBSE to autonomous systems and integrating machine learning for optimization improvements.

The 2011 and 2010 publications highlight his work in automating testing through extended finite state machines (EFSMs) and genetic algorithms, contributing to fields like model-based testing and software evolution.

Scientific Awards

• Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Awards - Team Award (2025)
• Teaching Excellence Award - Nominees Longlisted (2024)

Kalaji is also engaged in computer science education research, with teaching interests spanning core software engineering, software testing, database systems, and distributed information systems. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), emphasizing pedagogical innovation in his academic practice.