Dr. Yousef Khader

Dr. Yousef Khader is a Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Medical Education, and the Director of the Center of Excellence for Applied Epidemiology at the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET).

Dr. Khader has made substantial contributions to the scientific and public health communities, with an outstanding portfolio of over 900 scientific publications in high-impact journals. His work spans a wide array of topics, including advanced epidemiologic and statistical methods, field epidemiology, maternal and child health, digital health, non-communicable diseases, and mental health.

His achievements have earned him national and international recognition, including the prestigious King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, the Khalifa Award, the Distinguished Behavioral Scientist Award, the Distinguished Professor Award, the Shoman Award for Young Arab Researchers, the Ali Mango Award, and the SCOPUS Award for Scientific Contribution.

Among his many accolades, Dr. Khader has been ranked as the top scientist in Jordan, a testament to his sustained impact and leadership in the field of public health.