Saba Alimadadi

Saba Alimadadi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University, located in Burnaby, BC, Canada. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (2017). Her research focuses on software engineering, particularly program analysis, debugging, and testing of dynamic languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, aiming to enhance developer productivity through semi-automated techniques. She teaches courses such as CMPT 276 (Introduction to Software Engineering), CMPT 479 (Special Topics in Computing Systems), and CMPT 982 (Special Topics in Networks and Systems).

Her research interests include human-centred software engineering, program comprehension, and web engineering. She actively contributes to the academic community, serving on program committees for ICSE, ASE, ISSTA, and organizing conferences like SPLASH/ISSTA and SCAM. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical tools for improving software development practices.

Dr. Alimadadi oversees research opportunities for SFU students, including USRA and work-study positions. She is affiliated with the university’s research groups and labs, though specific lab names are not explicitly mentioned. No scientific awards are cited in the provided materials.