Dr. Hamzeh Awad is a distinguished expert in Rehabilitation, Public Health Informatics, Digital Health, Health Technology Innovation, and Clinical Research. With over 15 years of extensive experience across multiple countries, he has significantly contributed to teaching, training, research development, and consultation in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Dr. Awad holds a Ph.D. from the School of Medicine at LMU, Germany—a university ranked among the top 1% worldwide by QS rankings. His doctoral research focused on Health Informatics and Rehabilitation, equipping him with deep expertise to design and accredit academic programs, supervise higher education theses, and drive business growth for startups and established organizations.

His mentorship and advisory roles have profoundly shaped the health informatics startup ecosystem, particularly in the GCC region. Dr. Awad has supported the growth of startups, the development of academic programs, and student mentorship initiatives. He specializes in guiding startups to achieve market readiness through innovative approaches while assis7ng institutions and organizations in securing substantial grants, fostering innova7on, and achieving sustainable growth.

In addition to his academic and entrepreneurial contributions, Dr. Awad has a robust background in community-based initiatives. He has led programs addressing the prevention and management of lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, by leveraging digital health technologies to enhance chronic and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

Dr. Awad’s dedication to fostering creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking positions him as a transformative figure in the ever-evolving healthcare and academic landscapes. His expertise is an invaluable asset to academic institutions, entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations seeking to navigate the dynamic health tech industry and turn visionary ideas into groundbreaking realities.