Short Biography of Dr. Obsa Gilo Wakuma

Dr. Obsa Gilo Wakuma began his academic career as a Graduate Assistant II at Wollega University (WU), Oromia, Ethiopia, from February 22, 2016, to September 11, 2018. He then progressed to a Lecturer role at WU, serving from February 17, 2019, to September 15, 2019. Dr. Obsa further advanced his research expertise as a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna), India, from September 16, 2019, to December 8, 2023.

Since May 7, 2024, Dr. Obsa has contributed to academia as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department at Wollega University, where he also holds the position of Head of the Computer Science Department. His academic journey is marked by a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Patna, with his thesis focused on "Deep Learning Approaches for Efficient Domain Adaptation." He also holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Wollega University.

Dr. Obsa's research spans a broad range of domains, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and cybersecurity. He has published influential research in esteemed journals such as IEEE Access, Expert Systems with Applications, and Pattern Analysis and Applications. As a dedicated academic, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including IEEE, Information Processing & Management (IPM), and Expert Systems with Applications (ESWA).

In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Obsa is actively involved in teaching, mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and leading initiatives to elevate WU's academic and research standards. His long-term vision is to transform Wollega University into a center of excellence in cybersecurity by 2035, contributing to Ethiopia's and the global academic community's growth and innovation.