Syed Hani Hassan Abidi

Syed Hani Hassan Abidi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. His research integrates virology, immunology, viral oncology, and bioinformatics, with a focus on HIV molecular epidemiology, viral evolution, and drug resistance. He has led international projects across Pakistan, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan, and is recognized for innovative teaching and MOOC development.

Education:

• PhD in Virology and Immunology

Research Interests: His laboratory employs bioinformatics (machine learning, AI), genomics, and proteomics to study HIV phylodynamics, viral co-infections, and oncogenic viruses like EBV in prostate cancer. He also explores microbiome-immunity interactions and designs antiviral drugs/vaccines.

Recent Research Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize COVID-19 immunopathology, HIV/syphilis epidemiology in Pakistan, and particle physics contributions via ATLAS, showcasing interdisciplinary impact.

Awards & Recognition:

• Outstanding Teachers Award (2019, Aga Khan University)
• Fellowship of Higher Education (UK, 2022)

Teaching & Grants: He pioneered Pakistan’s first MOOC on Computer-Based Drug Discovery (2014) and received a 2022 SoTL grant for MOOC-based molecular biology education. His teaching integrates animations, films, and flipped classrooms.

Collaborations & Labs: Leads projects on HIV drug resistance, HCV genomics in Kazakhstan, and AI-driven dementia diagnostics (Kazakh Brain Atlas). His lab collaborates with global institutions to advance viral disease surveillance and therapeutic innovation.