Prof Dr. Hicham Harrass | Space Science | Excellence in Research
Professor of Biophysics at Space Science, Biophysics Department, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco
Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech is a career Biostatistician and Modeler with 14 years of experience in research and policy at health research institutions and government agencies. He can work with researchers, program implementers, and policymakers in scientific inquiries, generating and disseminating new knowledge to inform policy and programming. His research interests focus on using epidemiological methods and statistical and mathematical modeling approaches to understand transmission dynamics and control of infectious diseases, particularly the evaluation of the impact of program interventions on HIV, viral hepatitis, and non-communicable diseases epidemics.
Professional Profiles:
Academic:
Prof Dr Hicham Harrass has a Doctorate in Physical Sciences and Engineering, specializing in Medical Physics and Radioprotection, obtained from the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, from 2013 to 2019. His thesis was titled “Contribution to the determination of doses of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation received by patients and medical personnel following the handling of radiopharmaceuticals in a nuclear medicine department.” He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Physics from the Faculty of Sciences, Rabat, from 2009 to 2011, a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Faculty of Sciences, Rabat, obtained in 2008-2009, a Diploma of Aptitude from the Royal Gendarmerie, Royal Gendarmerie School, Marrakech, from 2005 to 2007, a DEUG in Physics from the Polydisciplinary Faculty, Taza, from 2003 to 2005, and a Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences from Sidi Azzouz High School, Taza, obtained in 2003.
Experience:
Since January 18, 2021, Prof Dr Hicham Harrass has been a Biophysics Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca. He has also been a Guest Lecturer at IPSITS in Casablanca since June 1, 2023. From February 1, 2020, to March 29, 2020, he worked as a Medical Physicist in the nuclear medicine department at Clinique Errahma in Marrakech. He completed an internship in the nuclear medicine department at the Oncology and Hematology Center, Med VI University Hospital in Marrakech, from December 25, 2019, to January 25, 2020. From 2012 to 2019, he taught “Environmental Protection” at the Royal Gendarmerie School in Marrakech. In 2018-2019, he worked as a Guest Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia in Marrakech, conducting practical work in nuclear physics and analytical mechanics for SMP5. He also completed a one-month internship in the radiotherapy department at the Oncology and Hematology Center of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech from July 1, 2018, to August 1, 2018.
Conference Presentations:
On May 31, 2022, Prof Dr Hicham Harrass was a speaker at the scientific day of the Laboratory of Immuno-Genetics and Human Pathology on the theme “Modern Biotechnologies in Biomedicine.” The title of his conference was “Simulation using the GATE platform in medical physics,” held at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. On April 11, 2021, he was a scientific speaker at the conference organized by USMBA and AMSSNUR on the theme “Nuclear and Health.” The title of his presentation was “Medical applications of ionizing radiation,” held at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fès.
Training and Workshops:
From 2016 to 2020, Prof Dr Hicham Harrass underwent English training at the American Language Center in Marrakech. In February 2019, he completed additional training in Information and Communication Technology. On May 11, 2018, he participated in the workshop “Writing Scientific Articles” at the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia. From March 30, 2018, to April 1, 2018, he participated in the “Preparing My Professional Project (PMPP)” training at the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Marrakech, as part of the USAID Career Center program.