Profile
With a deep passion for understanding the brain and its impact on human behavior, I have built my academic journey around the field of neuroscience, earning a Master’s degree, MPhil, and PhD with a specialization in neuropsychiatric research. My work has centered on exploring the complexities of schizophrenia, dementia, and bipolar disorder through well-established animal models, allowing me to investigate the underlying neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms of these conditions.
Beyond disease-specific models, my curiosity has led me toward broader questions related to human well-being and circadian rhythms—particularly how disruptions in the body’s natural cycles can influence mental health, mood regulation, and cognitive performance. This area continues to shape my current and future research directions.
I’m especially drawn to interdisciplinary approaches that connect neuroscience, psychology, and chronobiology, with the aim of improving mental health outcomes through research that is both scientifically rigorous and human-centered.
Education
- 2006
Bachelor degree from Medical Laboratory Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 2010
Master degree from Laboratory MedicineSchool of Medical Science , RMIT, Melbourne, اســـتراليا
- 2018
Doctorate degree from Neuroscience Medical School, University of Manchester, Manchester, بريطانيا
- 2023
Doctorate degree from SITraNMedical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, بريطانيا
Research Interests
Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders: Investigating the neurobiological underpinnings of mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementia, using both animal models and translational approaches.
Neuropsychiatric Well-Being and Human Health: Exploring the intersection between brain function and psychological well-being, with a focus on preventive and therapeutic strategies for mental health improvement.
Circadian Rhythm and Mental Health: Examining how disruptions in circadian biology contribute to mood regulation, cognitive function, and the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar disorder.
Translational Neuroscience: Bridging laboratory findings with clinical application to enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions.
Neuroinflammation and Hypoxia: Studying the role of hypoxia-induced changes in microglia and their implications in neurodegeneration and psychiatric disease models.
Chronobiology and Brain Function: Investigating how biological timing systems interact with neural circuits to affect behavior, emotion, and resilience.
Comparative Neurobiology Models: Utilizing both post-mortem human tissue and animal models (e.g., zebrafish) to investigate neural changes associated with psychiatric illness.
Endocrinology and Mental Well-Being: Exploring the role of hormonal regulation, including stress hormones and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function, in mental health, emotional regulation, and overall human well-being.
Scientific interests
y academic interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, and endocrinology, with a focus on understanding the biological foundations of mental health and psychological well-being. I am particularly interested in exploring the neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms underlying psychiatric conditions, using a combination of animal models, post-mortem human studies, and translational approaches to investigate brain function in both health and disease.
A core area of my research involves the study of circadian rhythms and their influence on mood regulation, cognitive performance, and emotional resilience. I am passionate about how disruptions in biological timing systems can impact mental functioning and how their restoration may offer therapeutic potential.
Additionally, I am interested in the endocrine regulation of brain and behavior, particularly the role of hormonal systems in stress response and emotional balance. By integrating insights from chronobiology, neuroendocrinology, and behavioral neuroscience, my goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the brain–body relationship and support the development of holistic, evidence-based strategies to promote mental well-being.
Courses
| Urin Analysis & Body Fluid |
325 |
MLT |
| Instruments |
204 |
MLT |
| MT Skills |
221 |
MLT |
| Clinical Chemistry 2 |
322 |
CC |
| Clinical Chemistry 1 |
321 |
MLT |