Personal profile
Research interests
- Dynamics of trauma and critical care systems
- Health workforce development and policy
- Innovative applications of research methods
Biography
Dr Adam is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Birmingham. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Clinical Health Research MRes, and supervises MSc and doctoral students.
With qualifications in nursing and public health and advanced training in epidemiology from Harvard Medical School, he has a strong background in health research methods. His expertise spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, with particular interests in phenomenology, survey design, and applied epidemiology.
Adam’s professional experience includes roles in higher education, clinical research delivery, and public health leadership. He has managed NHS research portfolios, contributed to national health transformation projects, and developed large-scale public health surveillance systems. His publications and international presentations cover trauma care, workforce issues, and research methodology.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing and Health Services Resaerch
PGCert, Advanced Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology
PGCert, Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Master of Science, Public Health
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
External positions
Coventry University
Jan 2025 → Sept 2025
Birmingham City University
Jul 2023 → Jan 2025
Leicester Royal Infirmary
May 2022 → Jun 2023
Palladium Group
Feb 2019 → Feb 2021
King Saud Medical City
Oct 2012 → Feb 2019
Taif University
Apr 2010 → Aug 2012
University of Jordan
Jan 2008 → Mar 2010
King Hussein Cancer Center
Mar 2007 → Dec 2007
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- RT Nursing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Descriptive or interpretive? A reflexive framework for methodological choice and bracketing in phenomenology
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M., 19 Nov 2025, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 24, 10 p., 16094069251400060.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Accessibility and Engagement through Visualising Assignment Briefs in Higher Education
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M., 2024, (Unpublished) Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences Learning and Teaching Conference. Birmingham, United Kingdom.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Commentary on Joseph et al.’s (2022) “Transition Experiences of Indian Nurses Into Australian Mental Health System”
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M., Jan 2023, In: Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 34, 1, p. 6-7 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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The use of Husserl's phenomenology in nursing research: A discussion paper
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M., Aug 2023, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 79, 8, p. 3160-3169 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transitioning to trauma care: A phenomenological study of non-trauma foreign-trained nurses
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M., 9 Nov 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper › peer-review
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International Journal of Qualitative Methods (Journal)
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M. (Editorial board member)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal
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Designing and implementing a national public health surveillance system in Saudi Arabia
Al-Sheikh Hassan, M. (Advisor)
Feb 2019Activity: Consultancy, CPD, training and secondments › Consultancy