M. K. Hamza

Dr. M. K. Hamza serves as a tenured full Professor in Lamar University's Department of Counseling since 2003, concurrently holding leadership as Chairman of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Mental Health Committee. His tripartite career integrates academic instruction, forensic neuropsychology consultancy, and international humanitarian work serving refugee populations across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.

Research focuses span clinical mental health counseling, forensic applications, and refugee mental health systems, with secondary expertise in educational psychology and instructional technology. His cognitive science background informs approaches to learning theories, psychological assessment, and ethical consultation frameworks deployed in both academic and crisis-response settings.

Professional service includes Lamar University committee work, regional/national community engagement, and SAMS-led disaster-response mental health initiatives. Teaching evolution reflects his interdisciplinary scope: from educational psychology foundations to current clinical mental health specialization since 2012.

Dr. Hamza's international impact manifests through the SAMS Mental Health Committee, which coordinates cross-border mental health services for refugees while maintaining active forensic consultancy practice. This operational model demonstrates applied integration of clinical academia with real-world crisis intervention systems.