Abdulaziz Ahmed

Abdulaziz Ahmed is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), holding appointments in the School of Health Professions (Health Services Administration) and the Academic Joint Departments (Department of Biomedical Informatics & Data Science). He also serves as a Scientist at the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE) and Associate Scientist at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). His academic career spans roles from Assistant Professor (2021–2023) to his current leadership positions. Ahmed earned a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Binghamton, alongside master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

His research focuses on Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, and Public Health, with notable contributions to AI-driven solutions for emergency department overcrowding, telehealth implementation, and healthcare equity. His work integrates predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization to address complex healthcare challenges. Ahmed has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing applications of large language models, stochastic programming, and explainable AI in clinical settings.

Key themes across his publications include emergency care optimization, mental health disparities, and healthcare system sustainability. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering methodologies with clinical practice, addressing both operational and patient-centric challenges. Ahmed’s certifications in Lean Six Sigma further underscore his commitment to process improvement and quality enhancement in healthcare systems.