About me

Hello

I’m Mohamad Hassan Fadi Hijab, a laboratory manager and researcher at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar. My research is in human-computer interaction, especially how technology can support autistic people. I co-design tools with autistic children and adults, from collaborative play toys to MAAN, an accessible messaging app that won a MADA Innovation Program grant.

I studied both mathematics and computer science, and I bring them together in my work. I’ve taught mathematics since 2016, co-authored the HIJAB Mathematics school textbooks, published research in applied mathematics, and wrote Introduction to Programming Using Python for beginners. I’ve also taught programming, statistics and ICT accessibility at university level.

I’ve built mobile apps for more than five years, mostly with Flutter and Firebase, and published 12 apps on Google Play and the App Store.

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Academic service

1. 2026

   Conference Chair

   Web3D 2026, 31st ACM International Conference on 3D Web Technology

2. 2026

   Workshop Organizer

   Web3D 2026: “Beyond Observation: Designing 3D Games for Neurodiversity Assessment and Intervention”

3. 2026

   AI Competition Committee member

   Web3D 2026

Experience

1. Now

   Laboratory Manager and Researcher

   Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar

   Research in human-computer interaction, inclusive learning technologies, and AI and machine learning.

2. 2023

   Research Visitor

   University of Bristol, UK

   Two-week research visit: seminars, co-design workshops and a joint paper.

3. 2022–2023

   Teaching Assistant

   Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar

   ICT Accessibility (Spring 2022, Spring 2023) and Statistics for Science and Engineering (Fall 2022). Delivered lectures and tutorials and gave feedback on student work.

4. 2019–2021

   Research Assistant

   Rapid Response Call project, Qatar

   Helped build MARVoc, a 3D vocabulary app for children with autism, in Dr. Dena Al-Thani’s group.

5. 2019–2021

   Admissions Representative

   Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar

   Represented HBKU admissions at fairs and school visits and proctored ACT, SAT and TOEFL exams.

6. 2020

   Volunteer Teacher

   Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon

   Recorded maths lessons broadcast on national TV and the ministry’s YouTube channel during COVID-19.

7. 2018–2019

   Tutor

   Lebanese International University

   Tutored first-year students at the Student Success and Development Centre.

8. 2018

   Intern

   Leading Innovation Technology

   Researched graph databases (ArangoDB) and their use in education.

9. 2016–now

   Mathematics Tutor

   Self-employed, Lebanon and Qatar

   Pre-calculus, calculus, algebra and trigonometry for Lebanese, IB and university students.