FACULTY BIO

Areas of Expertise

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• Medical Imaging
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiologic Technology (Diagnostic)
• Vascular and Interventional Radiology
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Trauma and operation theater radiology
• Radiation protection and quality assurance
• Academic teaching and training

Education

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• DBA(PhD); Thesis: ""Evaluation of The Impact of Digital Technology on Radiography Professional Skills In The Kingdom of Bahrain:
• M.Sc. Medical Imaging; Thesis: ""How to overcome Claustrophobia in Closed MRI Systems""
• B.Sc. (HONS) Diagnostic Radiography
• Associate Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Technology

Biography

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Distinguished academic and healthcare professional with over three decades of experience in radiography, medical imaging, and higher education. Dedicated my career to advancing radiologic technology, education, and research in the Kingdom of Bahrain and beyond.

My academic journey began with an associate degree in Radiography Technology from the College of Health Sciences in Bahrain in 1992. Further pursued my passion for medical imaging, earning a B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography (Diagnostic) from the University of Portsmouth, UK, in 1996, followed by an M.Sc. in Medical Imaging from the University of Leeds, UK, in 2006. Completed my doctoral studies in 2020, with a thesis focused on the impact of digital technology on radiography professional skills in Bahrain.

Holed numerous leadership roles at the University of Bahrain, including Coordinator and Senior Lecturer for both the B.Sc. and Associate Degree programs in Radiologic Technology, and served as Head of the Diagnostic Radiography Program and actively involved in curriculum development, accreditation, and quality assurance initiatives. My efforts are instrumental in establishing the Radiologic Sciences Skills Lab and advancing the national qualifications framework for radiologic technology in Bahrain.

Prior to my academic career, I gained extensive clinical experience at Salmaniya Medical Complex, where I worked as an Interventional & Vascular Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and Radiologic Technologist. My hands-on experience in diverse radiology departments has enriched my teaching and research.

Have research activities in esteemed journals such as Radiation Physics and Chemistry and the Oman Medical Journal. My research spans topics like patient radiation dose optimization, claustrophobia management in MRI systems, and the professionalism of radiographers in the digital era. Also, I serve as a reviewer for several academic journals, including Radiography and Journal of Radiological Case Reports. Besides the supervision over many undergraduate graduation projects.

I am also, dedicated advocate for professional development, as I chaired and participated in numerous committees, including the Curriculum Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Digital Transformation Committee at the University of Bahrain, besides being an active member of the Bahrain Society for Technologists & Radiographers and the Society and College of Radiographers (UK).

My career is marked by unwavering dedication to elevating radiography education and practice in Bahrain. Through leadership, research, and mentorship, and continue to shape the future of radiologic technology, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional excellence

Achievements

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Affiliations

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Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Publications & Presentations

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1. PROFESSIONALISM LEVEL ASSESSMENT OF RADIOGRAPHERS IN RELATION TO DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY IN BAHRAIN (Author) Submitted to “Int. J. of Human Resources Development and Management”
2. PATIENT RADIATION DOSE AND IMAGE QUALITY IN PLAIN RADIOGRAPHY: AN ASSESSMENT OF THREE COMMON PROCEDURES IN TEN HOSPITALS (Co-Author) Radiation Physics and Chemistry Journal Volume 173, August 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108888
3. AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF IONIZING RADIATION RISKS BETWEEN PRESCRIBED AND SELF-PRESENTING PATIENTS FOR COMMON DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES IN BAHRAIN (Primary Researcher) Oman Medical Journal (OMJ) [2017], Vol. 32, No. 5: 371-377 September, 2017 doi: 10.5001/omj.2017.72
4. HOW TO OVERCOME CLAUSTROPHOBIA IN CLOSED MRI SYSTEMS University of Leeds / UK (MSc Research Project) Aug. 2006 Ref. No. (BAH COLL No. A228h-College of Health Sciences)
5. REJECT ANALYSIS PROGRAM Department of Radiology Salmaniya Medical Complex BAHRAIN / 2000
6. REJECT ANALYSIS PROGRAM Department of Radiology Salmaniya Medical Complex BAHRAIN / 1998
7. EVALUATION OF OCCUPATIONAL BACK PAIN IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHERS Department of Radiology Salmaniya Medical Complex BAHRAIN / 1998 Ref. No. (BAH COLL No. 2771-College of Health Sciences)
8. ASSESSMENT OF A SINGLE CERVICAL SPINE RADIOGRAPH IN PATIENTS WITH NECK PAIN OF NON-TRUMATIC ORIGIN IN THE STATE OF BAHRAIN University of Portsmouth / UK (Graduation Project) March, 1996 Ref. No. (BAH COLL No. 2741-College of Health Sciences)