Desta Hagos is a lecturer and AI/ML leader with 12 years of experience bridging academic research and applied health analytics. Currently at Howard University, he directs AI/ML initiatives for the NIH AIM-AHEAD DSTC program and teaches computer science while leading projects that transform EHR and social-environmental data into scalable, mission-critical solutions. His background includes postdoctoral research at the DoD Center of Excellence and KTH, a PhD from the University of Oslo on ML-driven network behavior, and roles across European research institutions, reflecting deep expertise in deep learning and real-world data systems. Colleagues cite his ability to translate complex research into practical, policy-relevant tools for healthcare and defense—an uncommon blend of theoretical rigor and operational focus.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
University of Oslo
M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, Mobile Systems, M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, Mobile Systems at Luleå University of Technology
B.Sc., Computer Science, B.Sc., Computer Science at Mekelle University
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Desta Hagos - Lecturer Of Computer Science at Howard University