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Hassan Sajjad is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. He is also the Director of HyperMatrix, a research group focused on AI and deep learning. His work centers on Natural Language Processing, Safe and Trustworthy AI, interpretability, and robustness of language models.
- PhD - University of Stuttgart, Germany (2012)
- Masters - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan (2007)
- BSc - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan (2005)
Hassan Sajjad's research focuses on making AI systems more interpretable, robust, and safe. He investigates how deep learning models, particularly transformers, encode linguistic and conceptual knowledge. His work spans language generation, model editing, interpretability, and generalization. He develops tools like NeuroX and NxPlain to analyze neuron-level behavior in NLP models. His research also extends to crisis informatics and multilingual NLP, especially Arabic and Urdu.
The recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing and interpreting deep NLP models, with a focus on neuron interpretation, latent concept discovery, and model robustness. His work appears in top-tier venues like NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, and EMNLP, indicating high impact in the AI and NLP communities. There is a clear emphasis on developing practical tools and frameworks for model analysis.
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Hassan Sajjad mentors students and has fellowship opportunities available. While specific grants are not listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest active research funding. He advises students in AI, NLP, and deep learning, and collaborates widely across institutions.
He leads the HyperMatrix research group at Dalhousie University, which focuses on AI, deep learning, and NLP. The group develops tools for model interpretation and works on safe and trustworthy AI. Collaborations extend to institutions like MBZUAI, NYU Abu Dhabi, and various international research centers.
