Mustafa Abualsaud, Ph.D.
About Mustafa Abualsaud, Ph.D.
Mustafa Abualsaud, Ph.D., is an Applied Research Scientist specializing in Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing at Thomson Reuters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive academic and professional experience, including roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo and contributions to machine learning projects for legal research platforms.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Mustafa Abualsaud has been employed at Thomson Reuters as an Applied Research Scientist specializing in Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing (IR/NLP) since 2021. His role involves contributing to machine learning and NLP projects, particularly for the WestLaw platform, which is a legal research tool. This position allows him to apply his academic knowledge and research skills in a practical setting, focusing on the development of advanced information retrieval systems tailored for legal research.
Education and Expertise
Mustafa Abualsaud holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. His academic focus included Information Retrieval and Human-Computer Interaction. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2017. He also completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science at the University of Victoria from 2010 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in developing information retrieval systems.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Mustafa Abualsaud gained experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Victoria in 2014. He also worked as a Software Developer Intern at Demonware in 2015 for three months. Since 2017, he has been serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo, where he has been involved in teaching and mentoring students in computer science courses.
Professional Experience
Mustafa Abualsaud has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of computer science. His role as an Applied Research Scientist at Thomson Reuters is complemented by his previous positions, including his internship at Demonware and his assistantship at the University of Waterloo. These roles have provided him with practical insights into software development, research methodologies, and teaching, enhancing his capabilities in both academic and industry settings.