Emad A. Abaalkhail

Emad A. Abaalkhail is a Senior Software Developer and AI Researcher at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), with over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital health, and software engineering. His work focuses on developing AI-powered healthcare solutions, wearable health analytics, generative AI applications, and data-driven decision support systems. He has worked within teams and contributed to numerous national research and innovation projects, collaborating with leading academic and government organizations. In addition to his research, Emad is an active mentor for hackathons, gifted student programs, and innovation initiatives, helping cultivate the next generation of AI researchers and entrepreneurs. His research interests include explainable AI, digital health, wearable sensing, predictive analytics, and the practical translation of AI research into real-world healthcare applications.