I'm a Senior Research Scientist in Healthcare Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at the Technological University Dublin, currently working on applying explainable AI approaches to clinical decision support systems and healthcare operations optimization. I previously did research at various Irish hospitals and healthcare institutions working with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, hospital managers, and data scientists.
My work focuses on developing innovative analytical and AI solutions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. I have extensive experience in applying simulation modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques to address complex healthcare challenges like patient flow management, resource allocation, and clinical decision support. I've published numerous papers on using hybrid modeling approaches that combine system dynamics, discrete event simulation, and machine learning to tackle issues like delayed discharges, ED overcrowding, and optimal staff scheduling in hospitals.
More recently, my research has expanded into explainable AI for healthcare applications, particularly investigating how to make AI/ML models more interpretable and trustworthy for clinical use. I lead projects developing transparent AI systems that can support medical decisions while providing clear explanations of their reasoning. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between advanced analytics and practical healthcare delivery through applied research that directly impacts patient care and hospital operations.
Publications
Explainable AI in Healthcare: Systematic Review of Clinical Decision Support Systems
Noor A. Aziz, Awais Manzoor, Muhammad Deedahwar, Mazhar Qureshi, Wael Rashwan
medRxiv 2024
Improved Out-of-Scope Intent Classification with Dual Encoding and Threshold-based Re-Classification
Hossam Zawbaa, Wael Rashwan, Sourav Dutta, H. Assem
International Conference on Language Resources and Evaluation 2024
Insurance Reserve Prediction: Opportunities and Challenges
Ayman E. Taha, Bernard Cosgrave, Wael Rashwan, Susan Mckeever
2021 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI) 2021
Investigating Brexit Implications on the Irish Agri-Food Exports: A Simulation-Based Scenario Mapping Model
A. Mahfouz, Rishi Choudhary, J. Crowe, Wael Rashwan, Aly Owida
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2020
A hybrid system dynamics, discrete event simulation and data envelopment analysis to investigate boarding patients in acute hospitals
Leila Keshtkar, Wael Rashwan, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
A MULTI-METHOD SCHEDULING FRAMEWORK FOR MEDICAL STAFF
Wael Rashwan, J. Fowler, A. Arisha
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2018
Modeling of healthcare systems: Past, current and future trends
A. Arisha, Wael Rashwan
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2016
An integrated approach of multi-objective optimization model for evaluating new supporting program in Irish hospitals
Wael Rashwan, Heba Habib, G. Courtney, A. Arisha, S. Kennelly
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2016
An analytical representation of flexible resource allocation in hospitals
M. Thorwarth, Wael Rashwan, A. Arisha
Modeling behavior of nurses in clinical medical unit in university hospital: Burnout implications
Wael Rashwan, A. Arisha
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2015
A system dynamics view of the acute bed blockage problem in the Irish healthcare system
Wael Rashwan, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
European Journal of Operational Research 2015
An analytical representation of flexible resource allocation in hospitals
M. Thorwarth, Wael Rashwan, A. Arisha
Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal 2015
An empirical estimation of statistical inferences for system dynamics model parameters
Mohammed Mesabbah, Wael Rashwan, A. Arisha
Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference 2014 2014
Evaluating policy interventions for delayed discharge: A system dynamics approach
Wael Rashwan, Mohamed A. F. Ragab, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2013
Bed blockage in Irish hospitals: system dynamics methodology
Wael Rashwan, Mohamed A. F. Ragab, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications 2013
Using Modelling and Simulation to Improve Elderly Care in Ireland: A Case Study
A. Arisha, Mohamed A. F. Ragab, Wael Rashwan, Waleed Abo-Hamad
Toward Inclusive Online Environments: Counterfactual-Inspired XAI for Detecting and Interpreting Hateful and Offensive Tweets
Muhammad Deedahwar Mazhar Qureshi, M. A. Qureshi, Wael Rashwan
xAI 2023
Hate speech classification for Sinhalese and Gujarati
Muhammad Deedahwar Mazhar Qureshi, Madhuri Sawant, M. A. Qureshi, Wael Rashwan, A. Younus, Simon Caton
Fire 2023
SME Manager Skills and Practices Survey (2020)
D. McQuillan, Thomas M. Cooney, Ciara T. Nolan, Osa-Godwin Osaghae, Wael Rashwan, Lorraine Sweeney
Leading the Way: Investing in Management Development for SME Productivity and Growth: Report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
D. McQuillan, Thomas M. Cooney, Ciara T. Nolan, Osa-Godwin Osaghae, Lorraine Sweeney, Wael Rashwan
An Integrated Framework for Staffing and Shift Scheduling in Hospitals
Wael Rashwan
Hybrid Modeling Approach to Investigate the Impact of Boarding Patients on Unit Performance
Leila Keshtkar, Wael Rashwan, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
Evaluating policy interventions for delay discharge: A system dynamics approach / Poster
Wael Rashwan, Mohamed A. F. Ragab, Waleed Abo-Hamad, A. Arisha
