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Yazan Otoum is a Part-Time Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa and concurrently an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science and Technology at Algoma University. A licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, he is internationally recognized for his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Ottawa (September 2022)
- M.Sc. in Network Engineering and Management, DePaul University (December 2009)
Research Interests
Dr. Otoum’s research program is dedicated to securing the rapidly expanding IoT ecosystem. His core themes include:
- Scalable meta-learning models that adapt to evolving threats in resource-constrained IoT devices.
- Federated and transfer learning to enable privacy-preserving, collaborative intrusion detection across heterogeneous networks.
- Healthcare IoT (IoMT) security, ensuring safe and trustworthy medical devices and data streams.
- Smart-city infrastructures, where AI-driven security safeguards critical urban services.
His recent work leverages large language models (LLMs), blockchain, and differential privacy to push the boundaries of next-generation cyber-defence mechanisms.
Publication Trends
Across 23 peer-reviewed works (2017-2025), a clear evolution is evident: early studies established foundational deep-learning intrusion detection frameworks (DL-IDS), followed by federated and transfer-learning paradigms tailored for IoT and IoMT. The latest 2024-2025 publications integrate cutting-edge generative AI and blockchain techniques, highlighting a shift toward holistic, scalable, and privacy-preserving security ecosystems for IoT, Internet of Vehicles, and healthcare domains.
Professional Recognition & Service
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Ontario
- Certifications: CEH, CCNA, CHFI, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- Peer reviewer for IEEE, ACM, and Elsevier journals
- Invited speaker and mentor in cybersecurity education initiatives
Teaching & Mentorship
Dr. Otoum currently teaches Data Science and Data Structures and Algorithms at the University of Ottawa. His office hours are held Mondays 11:30 AM–1:30 PM in SITE room 4075. While specific student advisees are not listed, he is actively engaged in mentoring emerging researchers and practitioners in secure AI and IoT systems.
Labs & Teams
Operating at the intersection of academia and industry, Dr. Otoum collaborates with multidisciplinary teams spanning embedded systems, AI laboratories, and healthcare technology partners, fostering innovation that transitions seamlessly from theory to real-world deployment.
