Ahmed Salem

Ahmed Salem serves as Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology and Department Chair at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, while also directing the Master's in Information Technology program and Cybersecurity Certificate.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Louisville
• M.S. in Computer Science, University of Louisville
• B.S. in Microelectronics, Communication and Computer Engineering, Higher Technological Institute, Egypt

His research concentrates on cyber security applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with recent work developing algorithms for detecting network traffic abnormalities through advanced data mining techniques. This work bridges theoretical AI frameworks with practical cybersecurity implementations.

His awards include:

• ESGR Patriotic Employer Recognition Award (2012)
• Fulbright Commission Certificate of Recognition for Ph.D. committee service (2009-2012)
• University of Louisville National Engineering Day Recognition (2001)

As Program Director, he established international partnerships for the M.S. program with Saudi Arabia and India. His extensive service includes IEEE symposium reviewing, ISCA journal reviewing, Session Chair for CAINE 2008 on Distributed Systems, and membership in IEEE with life fellowships in ACM and ISCA.