Professor Bassam Al-Naami is a Jordanian academic, researcher, and innovation-driven educator whose career reflects a deep commitment to advancing healthcare technology, engineering excellence, and national development. With more than twenty years of international academic and research experience spanning Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the Russian Federation, he has built a professional identity rooted in scientific rigor, creativity, and human-centered innovation.
Currently serving as a full professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at The Hashemite University, Professor Al-Naami has played a vital leadership role in shaping modern biomedical engineering education. He has chaired the Biomedical Engineering Department, coordinated ABET accreditation activities, and founded the university’s Master’s program in Biomedical Engineering. His academic leadership emphasizes outcome-based education, continuous improvement, and alignment with global standards—ensuring that graduates are equipped not only with technical competence but also with problem-solving, ethical awareness, and innovation skills essential for Jordan’s future.
At the heart of his work lies a passion for translating engineering into meaningful societal impact. His research integrates artificial intelligence, signal and image processing, wearable sensing systems, and virtual/augmented reality technologies to address real clinical and human challenges. From non-invasive diagnostic methods and smart medical instrumentation to rehabilitation technologies and AI-assisted healthcare solutions, his projects reflect a consistent vision: leveraging technology to improve patient care, safety, and quality of life. This vision strongly resonates with Jordan Vision and the National Innovation Strategy, particularly in digital health, advanced technologies, and knowledge-economy growth.
Professor Al-Naami is also an internationally connected scholar. He actively collaborates with researchers from the University of Salento, Oslo Metropolitan University, and University College London, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and human factors. His scientific contributions are widely disseminated through high-impact journals and IEEE conferences, reinforcing Jordan’s presence within global research communities.
Beyond research and teaching, Professor Al-Naami contributes to the broader scientific ecosystem through editorial and peer-review service. He serves on the editorial board of BMC Research Notes (Springer Nature) and has reviewed extensively for leading international journals. These roles reflect his dedication to research integrity, methodological excellence, and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
A Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Professor Al-Naami is deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers. Having supervised numerous capstone and research projects, he encourages interdisciplinary thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset — empowering the next generation of engineers to become creators of solutions rather than passive users of technology.
Recognized for excellence in scientific research and professional service, Professor Bassam Al-Naami represents a model of academic leadership that harmonizes education, research, and innovation. His work continues to bridge technology and humanity, contributing to a smarter, healthier, and more innovation-driven Jordan.
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