Part-Time Lecturer, Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Biography
Aida Sharif Rohani earned her master’s degree from Northeastern University in 2021, and joined the faculty after graduating. She works full-time as a research scientist at NASA Ames Research Center.
In this role, she applies her expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to enhance efficiency and safety in aviation. Her work in this field has led to a number of publications on topics including AI, machine learning, bias, and aviation.
As an instructor of object-oriented programming, she loves watching her students evolve — building their problem-solving skills, boosting their confidence, and preparing them to become thoughtful engineers and researchers. Aida’s teaching is rooted in her own academic journey, and she is passionate about creating an environment of support and challenge.
Outside of her professional life, she is an avid runner who enjoys participating in races and a compassionate gardener known for rescuing roly-poly bugs from her vegetable garden.
Education
- MS in Computer Science, Northeastern University
- MS in Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa
Publications
Research Interests
Data science, machine learning, natural language processing, information retrieval
