Haruna Isah

Biography

Dr. Haruna Isah is the Associate Director of Sheridan’s Centre for Applied AI (CAAI), focusing his efforts on driving impactful research and industry partnerships in the area of development and application of artificial intelligence in research. Haruna is an experienced leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with over a decade of expertise in applied research, strategic planning, and fostering innovation. His work bridges academia and industry, delivering transformative AI solutions while creating value for students, empowering faculty, and enhancing community outcomes. Prior to his new role, Haruna was CAAI’s Research Manager for a year. Before his time at CAAI, Haruna was Research Associate and Talent Development Manager at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity. He was also an IBM-SOSCIP Postdoctoral Fellow at Queen's University. Haruna's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is evident in his numerous publications and presentations at international conferences. He has also served as a judge for AI and cybersecurity competitions, contributing his expertise to evaluating innovative solutions in these fields. His education includes a PhD in Computing and an MSc in Software Engineering, both at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.