Dr. Hamza Al‑Shawaf

Biography

Dr. Hamza Al-Shawaf is the consulting and training coordinator at Medi Informatix. He is a seasoned academic and IT professional with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, research, and industry. He is widely recognized for his expertise in health informatics, information technology, and digital health, and currently serves as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University. Through his teaching, research, and consultancy, Dr. AlShawaf has significantly contributed to advancing the integration of digital technologies in healthcare education, management, and clinical practice.

Educational Background

  • M.S. in Computer Science – Syracuse University, New York, USA (1991)

  • B.S. in Computer Science – University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA (1985)

Professional Expertise

Dr. AlShawaf specializes in:

  • Health Informatics: PACS, EMR, telemedicine, digital health, clinical decision support systems, and health information management.

  • Cybersecurity & IT Systems: Data security, systems analysis, software development, and network engineering.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Exploring AI applications in diagnostics, clinical workflows, and education.

  • Education & Training: Developing and delivering curricula across computing, MIS, networking, programming, databases, and digital health.

  • Leadership & Mentorship: Leading academic committees, mentoring students and professionals, and organizing international health informatics conferences.

Academic and Research Contributions

At Kuwait University, Dr. AlShawaf has:

  • Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate curricula in health informatics and IT.

  • Organized and chaired international conferences and symposia, including the First International AI Conference in Health Sciences Education & Healthcare Applications (2022).

  • Conducted accredited health informatics workshops for healthcare professionals in major Kuwaiti hospitals, including Mubarak and Adan.

  • Published extensively on topics such as telemedicine adoption, digital health trends, PACS usability, evidence-based medicine, and AI in healthcare.

  • Served as a peer reviewer for JMIR Publications and contributed to global knowledge exchange in health informatics.

Professional Goals and Vision

Dr. AlShawaf’s vision is to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology by:

  • Advancing the adoption of innovative health IT solutions in clinical and educational environments.

  • Preparing healthcare professionals to leverage digital health, cybersecurity, and AI for improved outcomes.

  • Expanding international collaboration in health informatics research and education.

  • Strengthening Kuwait’s role in shaping the future of healthcare through technology-driven transformation.