Yousef Yassin, a standout in this year’s graduating class at Carleton University, has achieved remarkable recognition for his exceptional academic feats. Majoring in Computer Systems with double minors in Mathematics and Statistics, Yousef has showcased an impressive mix of technical expertise, analytical brilliance, and innovative thinking.
Academic Excellence and Awards
Yousef has amassed an impressive array of accolades on his academic journey, notably securing the prestigious 2024 Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Gold Medal for achieving a flawless 12.0 CGPA. This achievement underscores his exceptional dedication and academic prowess. Further affirming his excellence, Yousef was also honored with Carleton University’s coveted Governor General’s Silver Medal, a distinction reserved for only two top undergraduate students. This recognition underscores Yousef’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence across all his coursework.
About Yousef
Despite being fresh out of university, Yousef has already been involved with several innovative projects through Carleton’s co-op program. His contributions include working on one of the fastest media-sharing platforms, developing a multi-nodal people and vehicle tracking system using LiDAR technology, and advancing space robotics with lunar rovers.
Passionate about teaching, Yousef has been a teaching assistant since his first opportunity. He has also served as a PASS Facilitator and an EMLC engineering scholar, roles that reflect his commitment to helping others learn and succeed.
Yousef Yassin, born and raised in Ottawa, is an individual who excels in many areas but considers himself an expert in none. This humility drives his daily pursuit of new knowledge and skills. In his free time, Yousef is an avid tennis fan, enjoys playing soccer, and tends to a collection of plants, including 11 avocado trees—though ironically, he doesn’t eat avocados himself.
Congratulations
As Yousef graduates with top honors, his future is filled with immense potential.
We, the department, Systems and Computer Engineering takes great pride in Yousef Yassin’s accomplishments, and his success story serves as an inspiration to current and future students. His journey exemplifies the impact of hard work, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for innovation.
Congratulations, Yousef Yassin, on your remarkable achievements! We look forward to seeing the incredible advancements you will bring to the field.