Emne Hammoud

Research-trained physiotherapist with a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and 20+ years of integrated clinical, research, and academic experience across rehabilitation settings in Lebanon, France, and the UAE. Coordinates the full clinical-research lifecycle — protocol development, research-ethics submissions and governance, recruitment, and consent through to quantitative (SPSS) and qualitative (Atlas.ti, Dedoose) analysis and peer-reviewed dissemination. GCP-certified, with deep clinical grounding in neurological, musculoskeletal, and pediatric rehabilitation, including long-term disability and chronic-condition populations.

Trilingual (English, French, Arabic).

Permanent

Resident based in Toronto, seeking a Research Coordinator or Research Assistant/Associate role in a Canadian academic or hospital-affiliated research environment.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy - Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) - Al Ain, UAE

(2022-01 - 2026-07)

• Lead and contribute to mixed-methods research on health behaviour, psychosocial and cognitive determinants of physical activity, and clinical learning environments across adolescent, university-aged, and adult populations.
• Supervise full research lifecycle: protocol development, REB submissions, recruitment, quantitative analysis (SPSS), qualitative analysis (Atlas.ti, Dedoose), manuscript drafting, and dissemination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders on applied research and knowledge translation initiatives, including cross-institutional and international co-authorship networks.
• Published peer-reviewed work in Journal of Clinical Densitometry, Health Professions Education, New Emirates Medical Journal, and Radiologic Technology.
• Teach Neurological, Musculoskeletal, and Neuro-Pediatric Physiotherapy, Advanced Medical-Surgical Conditions, and Research Methods to undergraduate physiotherapy students.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects from question formulation through to final defense, with several student projects advancing to conference presentation.
• Member, Quality Assurance Committee — accreditation processes, curriculum mapping, and outcome reporting.
• Manage academic advising, e-assessments (OSCE), grade management, and student-feedback analysis across multiple courses.

Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy - Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health - Lebanon

(2003 - 2021)

• Delivered lectures and clinical training in adult rehabilitation, pediatric physiotherapy, electrotherapy, and neurorehabilitation.
• Supervised undergraduate theses and clinical case studies; most supervised students achieved first-attempt success in national licensing exams.

Head & Consultant, Physiotherapy Department - Arc En Ciel Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities - Lebanon

(1996 - 2015)

• Led a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team serving 150+ children and adults annually with neurological, musculoskeletal, and developmental conditions, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, and post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Designed early-intervention physiotherapy protocols for children with cerebral palsy that remain in active clinical use at the centre.
• Developed individualized pain assessment and management approaches for pediatric and adult patients with chronic and post-procedural pain, integrating behavioural, family, and cultural factors into care planning.
• Worked closely with families and caregivers, strengthening understanding of community needs and real-world implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Supervised physiotherapy students from Lebanese University across clinical placements, with consistently high first-attempt national licensing-exam pass rates.

PhD - Physical Education & Sport Sciences (STAPS) - University of Orléans (2019)

MSc - Physiotherapy (Research) - Saint Joseph University (2013)

Diplôme d'Université (DIU) - Pediatric Physical Therapy - Paris Descartes University (2002)

BSc - Physiotherapy - Lebanese University (1996)