About

Mohammed Othman

Mohammed Othman is a Master of Applied Science candidate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Waterloo, where his research examines how manager behavior shapes employee motivation and performance outcomes, and how psychometric assessments can be developed and validated for workforce decisions. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alberta (graduated with Distinction, 3.90 GPA). His work sits at the intersection of people analytics, industrial-organizational psychology, and AI — translating evidence-based research into practical guidance for hiring, employee development, and the future of HR practice in an AI-driven workplace.

Academic Background

  • Master of Applied Science — Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

    Graduate Researcher · In Progress

    2024 – Present

  • Bachelor of Arts — Psychology

    University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

    Graduated with Distinction · 3.90 GPA

    2020 – 2024

Topics & Methods

Industrial-Organizational Psychology People Analytics Psychometric Scale Development Employee Motivation Workforce Assessment Manager Behavior & Performance AI in Human Resources Adverse Impact Analysis Employee Selection Organizational Research Methods

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