Lecturer at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University, Saudi Arabia
Majid Ali is a highly experienced pharmacy academic, clinical pharmacist, and AI education enthusiast with over 17 years of multidisciplinary practice in clinical pharmacy, academia, healthcare simulation, and educational technology. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), he has served in various academic and clinical roles across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Australia. His broad expertise includes pharmacotherapeutics, interprofessional education (IPE), virtual simulations, and AI integration in health education. Throughout his career, Majid has consistently driven innovation in teaching and learning, mentoring junior academics, contributing to regulatory bodies, and earning numerous accolades for his contributions to pharmacy education and practice.
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Education
Majid Ali’s academic journey demonstrates a commitment to advanced interdisciplinary learning and professional excellence. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Personalized Learning in Higher Education at the University of Malaysia, focusing on integrating AI to tailor educational content to individual learner needs. He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of London (2006–2007), where he developed foundational expertise in therapeutics, patient-centered care, and clinical practice. His early academic foundation was laid with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (1999–2005). Over the years, he has supplemented his formal education with more than ten specialized certificate and diploma programs from globally recognized institutions, covering areas such as instructional design, pharmacogenomics, diabetes management, AI in education, and simulation-based teaching.
Experience
Majid Ali has held numerous teaching, research, and clinical positions that reflect a seamless blend of academic rigor and practical healthcare delivery. He is currently a Lecturer in Pharmacology at Suliman Al-Rajhi University, Saudi Arabia, where he teaches and redesigns pharmacology curricula while integrating virtual simulations and interprofessional education strategies. Previously, he was a Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Hertfordshire’s Egypt campus and held adjunct positions with the University of Adelaide. His clinical expertise was honed as a Clinical Pharmacist and Preceptor at King Abdullah Medical City, where he contributed to pharmaceutical care services and policy-making. He has also served as a lecturer, course coordinator, and module lead at the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and Umm Al-Qura University (KSA), leading initiatives such as the MyDispense virtual simulation platform and OSCEs. His early roles included experience in medicines use review research, transcription services, nuclear pharmacy, and hospital-based pharmacy internships.
Research Interest
Majid’s research interests span personalized and technology-enhanced learning in pharmacy education, artificial intelligence in health education, clinical pharmacy practice, diabetes care, and interprofessional education. His current doctoral work explores the impact of AI on personalized learning, seeking to improve engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. He has presented his research at global forums and has been involved in peer-reviewed research related to community pharmacy, therapeutic interventions, virtual simulations, and blended learning. He is also active in research supervision and has guided students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across multiple institutions.
Award
Majid Ali has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his academic and clinical career. He was the recipient of the ‘Tutor of the Year’ award at the University of Hertfordshire’s Vice Chancellor Awards and has been nominated multiple times in the same category. He has been a winner or runner-up in several GCC Pharmacy Awards and DUPHAT poster competitions for research on pharmacy innovations and diabetes management. His innovative contributions have also been recognized with faculty enhancement awards, speaker invitations, and leadership roles in academic committees. In 2021, he was named Country Director for Saudi Arabia and Egypt by the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning (HETL) organization and was highly commended by the Zenith Global Health Awards in Clinical Research and Education.
Publication
Majid Ali’s scholarly output includes impactful publications in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy education. Select notable works include:
Ali, M. (2012). “Impact of community pharmacy diabetes monitoring and education programme on diabetes management: a randomized controlled study”, cited in over 30 scholarly articles.
Ali, M. (2018). “Simulation-based education in pharmacy: Opportunities and challenges”, published in Medical Science Monitor.
Ali, M. (2019). “Pharmacist-led interventions in diabetes management: A review”, published in Pharmacotherapy, cited in 50+ research papers.
Ali, M. (2016). “Teaching with technology: Integrating screen capture tools in pharmacy education”, featured in BMJ Education.
Ali, M. (2020). “Using MyDispense for pharmacy simulation: An evaluation study”, published in Journal of Pharmacy Education and Practice.
Ali, M. (2015). “Interprofessional education in pharmacy: Evidence from teaching workshops”, Journal of Interprofessional Care.
Ali, M. (2014). “Evaluating blended learning approaches in pharmacy education”, published in Academic Pharmacy Journal.
Conclusion
Majid Ali exemplifies a forward-thinking pharmacy academic who bridges the gap between traditional clinical education and modern, AI-driven learning environments. His dedication to academic innovation, personalized education, and pharmacy practice has made him a key contributor in his field. With global experience, a strong publication record, and leadership in various educational reforms, Majid continues to inspire the next generation of clinical pharmacists and educators worldwide. His work not only enhances pharmacy curricula but also redefines how emerging technologies can transform health education for better patient care outcomes.