Hamdi Hussain
Background
Dr Hamdi Hussain is an interdisciplinary academic with over 10 years of research and teaching experience across Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, and Medicine. She is the Programme Lead for the MSc in Public Health and Social Care in Practice at the UWTSD Birmingham campus, where she works closely with students and colleagues to achieve impactful, student-centred outcomes.
Hamdi completed her BSc in Medical Biochemistry at the University of Leicester, followed by an MSc in Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry, with a special interest in Epidemiology at the University of Warwick. She later completed an interdisciplinary PhD at the University of Warwick, followed by a post-doctoral research fellowship at Warwick Medical School, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the European Research Council.
Hamdi’s varied experience and research interests directly inform her teaching practice, supervision, and leadership on the MSc Public Health and Social Care in Practice programme.
Specialist Subjects
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Biochemistry
- Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice
Professional and/or Research Experience
Her research focuses on women’s health, digital health, and reducing health inequalities, with a strong interest in educational research. She is particularly interested in exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education, and in fostering a supportive teaching and research culture. She also builds partnerships with health and social care organisations, maintains strong links with public health professionals and community groups, bridging the gap between academia, policy, and practice.
Qualifications
- Biomedical Sciences (PhD), University of Warwick
- Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry (MSc), University of Warwick
- Medical Biochemistry (BSc Hons), University of Leicester