Wadi B. Alonazi

Wadi  is a highly accomplished academic and healthcare professional with an impressive track record in education, research, and quality improvement. He holds a PhD in Health Services Management from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, a Master's degree in Health Administration from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Imam University, also in Riyadh.

Throughout his career, Dr. Alonazi has held various leadership positions in both academic and healthcare settings. He currently serves as a Faculty Member at King Saud University (KSU), where he has been since November 2007. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has taken on several administrative roles, including serving as the Dean of the Institute of Research and Studies at the Saudi Electronic University, the Vice Dean of Graduate Students and Scientific Research at KSU, and the Department Chairman at KSU.

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Alonazi held leadership positions in the healthcare industry, including serving as the Business Development Manager at King Fahad Medical City, the Providers Management Manager at Tawuniya Insurance Co., and the Manager of the Institute of Health Sciences.

Dr. Alonazi is known for his strong commitment to quality improvement and accreditation in both education and healthcare. He has played a crucial role in ensuring the highest academic quality and accreditation standards at KSU, collaborating with diverse experts to assess educational programs, institutions, and processes. As the Vice Dean of Quality and Development, he successfully led the accreditation efforts of four undergraduate programs and spearheaded the international accreditation of the entire College by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr. Alonazi is an active researcher and has led innovative research initiatives in the pedagogical and health fields. He has a strong track record of securing funding for research endeavors and has established a solid network of partnerships and collaborations.

Dr. Alonazi possesses a wide range of skills, including facilitating knowledge collaboration, data analysis, project management, grant writing, and research methods. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Education and Healthcare Quality Improvement Management Association, and has published numerous peer-reviewed papers in high-impact factor journals focusing on health, education, management, and comparative studies.

With his extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and dedication to quality improvement, Dr. Wadi  continues to make significant contributions to the fields of education and healthcare in Saudi Arabia and beyond.