معرفی
Dr. Awatef Ergai serves as an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University, specializing in healthcare systems engineering through human factors methodologies and data analytics to enhance patient safety and healthcare quality while reducing costs.
Education:
- PhD in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University
- MS in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University
- MS in Engineering Management, University of Tripoli
- BS in Materials Science Engineering, University of Tripoli
Her research focuses on human-centered healthcare process design, with current projects examining healthcare worker wellness during pandemics, N95 respirator decontamination, postpartum stress, and nursing medication errors. She integrates systems engineering tools to optimize human-technology interactions in clinical settings.
Scientific Awards:
- KSU interdisciplinary I3 award for postpartum stress research
Dr. Ergai directs multiple externally funded initiatives including AHRQ's Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (developing HIT applications with Brigham and Women's Hospital) and ACGME's iPACE Unit grant (with Maine Medical Center). Her collaborations span WellStar Health System, WellStar Nursing School, and the Healthcare Systems Engineering Institute, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to clinical education and safety systems.
She maintains active partnerships with healthcare institutions to translate engineering principles into clinical practice improvements through simulation studies and real-world implementation.
