Dr Alaa' Melhem is an Assistant Professor in the School of Dentistry at Zarqaa University, Jordan. He holds a PhD in Public Health (Genetic Epidemiology) and an MPH with distinction from the University of Dundee, UK. Dr Melhem’s research focuses broadly on the intersection of genetic epidemiology, chronic metabolic conditions, population health dynamics, and adolescent dental health. Utilizing complex cohort datasets and advanced statistical modelling, his work addresses multi-faceted public health challenges.