Prof. Dr. Nabil Hezam Saif Al-Hammadi
Professor of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
University of Science and Technology (UST) – Sana’a, Republic of Yemen
Scientific Degree: Full Professor
Official Email: n.al-hammadi@ust.edu.ye
1. Educational Qualifications
| Year | Degree | Granting Authority / Council |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bachelor’s Degree in General Medicine and Surgery | King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 1999 | Ph.D. in Forensic Medicine Thesis: “Comparison of Genetic Variations in the Continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa” |
Karl Franzens University, Vienna, Austria |
| 1999 | Austrian Medical Fellowship in Forensic Medicine Thesis: “The Importance of DNA in Forensic Sciences” |
Austrian Medical Board, Vienna, Austria |
2. Scientific Ranks
| Year | Scientific Rank | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Assistant Professor | Sana’a University |
| 2007 | Associate Professor | Sana’a University |
| 2014 | Professor | Sana’a University |
3. Academic & Clinical Experience
| Period | Position | Institution / Affiliation Details |
|---|---|---|
| Current Appointment | Head of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department | Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University & Ministry of Interior |
| Current Appointment | Professor of Forensic Medicine | Higher Institute for the Judiciary (Master’s Students) |
| Current Appointment | Forensic Medicine Consultant to Courts | Ministry of Justice |
| Current Appointment | Medical Errors / Malpractice Consultant | Medical Council at the Prime Minister’s Office |
| Previous Experience | Acting Vice Dean for Student Affairs | Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University |
| Previous Experience | Dean of the Faculty of Human Medicine and Dentistry | Al-Hikma University |
4. Administrative & Academic Leadership Roles
- Professor of Forensic Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Science and Technology, Sana’a.
- Head of the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Sana’a University.
- Head of the Forensic Medicine Department at the Ministry of Interior – Model Police Hospital.
- Medical Malpractice Consultant at the Medical Council, Prime Minister’s Office.
- Former Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Student Affairs.
- Member of the Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Committee – Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, and Member of the Faculty Board.
- Professor of Forensic Medicine at the Higher Institute for the Judiciary for Master’s students.
- Consultant at the Medical Council, Prime Minister’s Office (for Medical Malpractice).
- Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Forensic Research – India (IJFR).
- Former Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the Faculty of Medicine – Thamar University.
- Professor of Medical Professional Ethics for Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students.
- Member of the Medical Education Council at the Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University.
- Supervisor of the program for combating violence against women, children, and elderly at the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Prime Minister’s Office & UNICEF.
- Member of the committee for reviewing juvenile cases before the judiciary in criminal matters (by decree of the Minister of Justice).
- Former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Al-Hikma University.
5. Academic Supervision
- Master’s Supervision (2022 – 2025): Master’s in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Sana’a University students.
- Ph.D. Supervision (Current): Medical Ph.D. students at Sana’a University and 21 September University, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
- Ph.D. Supervision (Previous): Effect of pesticides on liver enzymes among Yemeni Qat farmers (Defense completed).
6. Authored Books (Sole Author)
- Reference Text: Forensic Medicine, Crime Scene, and Clinical Toxicology, 2025.
- Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology (In Arabic), 4th Edition, 2020.
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 3rd Edition, 2010.
- Clinical Forensic Toxicology (In English), 3rd Edition, 2010.
- Forensic Medicine (In Arabic), 2005.
- Clinical Forensic Toxicology, 4th Edition, 2021.
7. Scientific & Research Experience
Published Papers:
- The Yemeni Genetic structure by the Y chromosome STRs, Forensic science, Medicine and Pathology, 2025.
- Virginity misinterpretation as phenomenon of female abuse in Yemen, SUJMS, Volume 5(2), June 2013.
- A case buried alive deprived from medical care – case report, SUJMS, Volume (4) 2, December 2012.
- Pesticides effects on liver Enzymes among Yemeni Qat farmers, Volume 40, November 2012.
- Causes of death due to asphyxia and violence to the neck in Yemen, Volume 31(3), September 2010.
- Violent forms of fatal child abuse in Yemen, Volume 30(3), September 2009.
- Assessment of Some Medical Malpractice during Surgical Procedures in Yemen, Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, Volume 24, Sept 2006.
- Some Biochemical & Haematological Parameters on Some Cases of Dependence among Yemenies, Vol 23, June 2006.
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficiency of Some Smuggled Drugs in Yemen, The Journal of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Vol 16, July 2004.
- Genetic Variation of the Short Tandem Repeat Loci Hum VWA, Hum FXIIIB and Hum FES/FPS in the Egyptian and Yemenian Population, Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol 43, July 1998.
- Assessment of Some Medical Malpractice during Surgical Procedures in Yemen, Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol 24, 2006.
- Some Biochemical & Haematological Parameters on Some Cases of Dependence among Yemenies, Vol 23, 2006.
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficiency of Some Smuggled Drugs in Yemen, The Journal of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Vol 16, 2004.
- Genetic Variation of the Short Tandem Repeat Loci Hum VWA, Hum FXIIIB and Hum FES/FPS in the Egyptian and Yemenian Population, Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol 43, 1998.
- A Study on Five Short Tandem Repeat Systems in a Yemenian Population Sample, Progress in Forensic Genetics 7, 1998.
- A Study on Short Tandem Repeat Systems Hum CD4, Hum Th01 and Hum FIBRA in Population Samples from Yemen and Egypt, International Journal of Legal Medicine, Vol 111, 1998.
- Genetic Variation at STR loci D12S391 and CSF1PO in Four Populations from Austria, Italy, Egypt and Yemen, Forensic Science International, Vol 97, 1998.
- A Genetic Study on STR Systems TPOX and D17 S976 in an Egyptian and Yemenian Population sample, 50th Anniversary Meeting San Francisco, 1998.
8. Scientific Articles & Graduation Projects
- Analytical and statistical study on the spread of drugs in Yemen – graduation project, Bachelor of Pharmacy.
- Prevalence rate of chemical pesticides.
- Preservatives in food, beverages, and medicines and their dangers – graduation project, Bachelor of Pharmacy.
- Safety and potability of water in the capital Sana’a.
9. Conferences & Workshops
- Forensic Medicine conference, Cairo 2020.
- Pediatric conference, Forensic Paper: child abuse Sana’a 2017.
- Forensic Medicine conference, Dubai 2015.
- Forensic Medicine conference, Lebanon 2013.
- Assessment of the curriculum of the medical college (20-21 Feb 2010), Sana’a University.
- Yemeni International Summit for Alternative Medicine, Sana’a (23-24 January) 2010.
- Training course on Program Specification and Curriculum Design (31 October to 4 November 2009).
- Specialized Training Workshop on Assessment in Medical Education (16-18 February 2009).
- Evidence Based Medicine Workshop (19-20 May), Sana’a 2008.
- The Third Yemeni-Saudi Conference (24 April- 1st May) 2008.
- Narcotics and Substance Abuse: Causes, Mechanisms of Spread, and Addiction Treatment (26-28 March) 2008.
- The second Arab ISPCAN Regional Conference on child Violence, Abuse and Neglect Sana’a 2007.
- Training course on Research Methodology and Scientific paper writing (W.H.O) 2007.
- Viral Hepatitis Scientific Day (January 2007) chairman of session.
- The Third Ophthalmic conference, Sana’a (April 2007).
- Second Yemeni-Saudi conference of clinical immunology and allergeology 2006.
- 4th Yemeni German Conference (6-8 March) 2006.
- First Yemeni-Saudi conference of clinical immunology and allergeology 2005.
- Curriculum Revision and Development Workshop (W.H.O) 2005.
- The First Scientific Forum for Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research 2005.
- Medical Education Accreditation Workshop for the Unified Licensing Exam for MBBS in Yemen 2003.
- Workshop on Improving Pedagogical and Teaching Capacities for Medical Faculty Professors in Yemen 2003.
- The First Judicial Conference (Presented Keynote Working Paper on Forensic Medicine Status in Yemen), Sana’a Ministry of Justice 2003.
- Continuous Medical Education Framework (30 Dec-2nd Jan) 2001.
