Dr. Dima T. Al-Absi is a Lecturer in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Khalifa University. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering from Khalifa University. Prior to her current appointment, she served as Visiting Faculty at United Arab Emirates University, where she taught undergraduate courses in management, operations, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She has also held research and teaching positions at Khalifa University and served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Al-Absi's research focuses on healthcare operations and management, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and data-driven decision support. Her work explores the development and application of machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence to support clinical decision-making, improve patient safety, and enhance healthcare operations. Her research has appeared in international peer-reviewed journals, including Computers & Industrial Engineering, BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, and Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.