Hiba Alsmadi

Dr. Hiba Alsmadi is a Lecturer in Data Visualisation at Teesside University's Department of Computing & Games. She holds a PhD in Computer Science (AI) from Liverpool John Moores University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. Her work focuses on applying AI in healthcare, education, and sports science, with notable contributions to spinal deformity diagnosis, AI in physiotherapy education, and sports performance analysis.

Education:

• PhD: Machine Learning for Hydrocephalus Patients (Liverpool John Moores University, 2021)
• MSc: Computing and Information Systems (Liverpool John Moores University, 2017)
• PgCert: Academic Practice (Teeside University, 2023)

Research Interests: Dr. Alsmadi's work bridges AI with societal impact, including:

• AI-driven diagnostic tools for spinal conditions
• Video analysis systems for physiotherapy student assessment
• AI in sports performance metrics (collaboration with Middlesbrough Football Club)
• Ethical AI applications in marginalized healthcare communities

Projects:

• Developed an AI grading system for physiotherapy students using video analysis
• Co-led initiatives on lumbar disc herniation detection via computer vision
• Organized global events like 'Women in AI'

Awards: Recognized with the Faculty PVC’s Award for Best PhD Thesis (2021).