Roles

Associate Professor of Statistics with over 20 years of experience in quantitative research, higher education teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Research expertise spans statistical and epidemiological modelling, social and behavioural determinants of health, econometrics, time-series analysis, multivariate methods, and applied data science, with strong emphasis on policy-relevant and societally impactful research.

Proven track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications in international journals, addressing themes such as population health, social inequality, humanitarian crises, behavioural risk factors, and health outcomes across diverse contexts. Demonstrates the ability to design and lead independent research programmes, contribute to collaborative grants, and deliver outputs aligned with research impact, knowledge exchange, and translational value.

Careers

Associate Professor of Statistics Department of Statistics, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Rabigh, Saudi Arabia 2010 – May 2024

·        Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, econometrics, and applied mathematics.

·        Supervised MSc and PhD theses and research projects.

·        Served as Head of the Department of Mathematics (2010–2012; 2014–2016).

·        Member, Strategic Planning Committee, College of Arts and Sciences (2019–2022).

·        Contributed to curriculum reform, accreditation preparation, and faculty governance.

Associate Professor of Statistics Kordofan University, El-Obeid, Sudan 2007 – 2010

·        Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biostatistics, probability, and regression analysis.

·        Served as Dean, College of Commerce (2008–2010).

Assistant Professor of Statistics Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan 2002 – 2007

·        Taught undergraduate and postgraduate statistics and econometrics courses.

·        Supervised postgraduate research and provided statistical consulting services.

Founder and General Director Sudan Integrated Solutions Centre, Sudan 2001 – 2007

·        Established and managed a research, data analysis, and statistical consulting center.

Research Interests

Associate Professor of Statistics with over 20 years of experience in quantitative research, higher education teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Research expertise spans statistical and epidemiological modelling, social and behavioural determinants of health, econometrics, time-series analysis, multivariate methods, and applied data science, with strong emphasis on policy-relevant and societally impactful research.

External Activities

Skilled in mentoring early-career researchers and contributing to academic governance, quality assurance, and peer review.

Highly experienced in working across disciplines—including epidemiology, behavioural science, social science, economics, and public health—and in communicating complex statistical findings to non-technical audiences, policymakers, and multidisciplinary teams.