Interdisciplinary Research Teams
The University of Al-Maarif has established four interdisciplinary research teams aligned with its academic mission and research profile. Each team bridges complementary scientific disciplines to create structured pathways for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Team 1: Engineering & Physical Sciences
ISR Disciplines: Engineering + Physical Sciences
To produce high-impact applied research by bridging Engineering and Physical Sciences with technical and industrial challenges.
Biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, materials formulation, and wearable health systems.
Team Leader: Prof. Moahmmed Rabai
Members: 1. Dr Mohammed Munsur, 2. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Jber, 3. Dr Alaa Hamid Mohammed
Team 2: AI & Computer Science
ISR Disciplines: CS + Engineering + Physical Sciences
To harness AI, machine learning, and informatics to transform data into actionable insights and intelligent diagnostic tools.
AI-assisted medical imaging, bioinformatics, telemedicine systems, and machine learning applications.
Team Leader: Dr. Mohammed Sanno Juma
Members: 1. Dr. Ali Saadon Hamed, 2. Dr. Safa Juma Ibrahem, 3. Dr. Mohand Hukam
Team 3: Life Sciences & Health Sciences
ISR Disciplines: Life Sci + Physical Sci + Engineering
To bridge clinical medicine with molecular biology and pharmacology—focusing on oncology and metabolic disorders.
Antimicrobial resistance, immunotherapy, nanoparticle drug delivery, and disease biomarker discovery.
Team Leader: Prof.Dr. Saadi Mohammed Homdi
Members: 1. Dr. Ali Omar Khaild, 2. Dr.Ali Tarik Nofel, 3. Dr. Othman Ammed Mohammed
Team 4: Social Sciences, Health & Ed.
ISR Disciplines: Social Sci + Health Sci + Education
To embed behavioral sciences into public health to inform patient-centered care and health policy development.
Public health epidemiology, social determinants of health, mental health integration, and simulation-based training.
Team Leader: Prof. Yasier Mohammed Himod
Members: 1. Dr. Abdulrham Aqub Ibrahem, 2. Dr Mohammed Khailid Oamer, 3. Dr. Mustef Mohammed Khailf
University of Al-Maarif | 2026 Academic Research Framework
