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Ahmed Hanif

Doha, Qatar

I'm currently focused on co-founding Rifaq, a mental health startup that aims to make care more accessible using multimodal AI. I'm also working on a framework that helps classify and understand student learning patterns in education. My broader interests lies in using Data Science for Societal Good.

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Hult Prize
Doha, Qatar
Impact Fellow February 2026 - current

Started Fellowship at Hult Prize. Will be learning about evaluating startups and their impact, applying my Data Scientist Perspective.

Sports Vector
Doha, Qatar
Software Engineering Intern October 2025 - December 2025

I worked on improving the SportsVector web platform by first mapping the full application structure to understand how components interacted. I fixed several front-end and back-end issues, cleaned and refactored React components for better reusability, and improved user flow for smoother navigation. I redesigned the Supabase database schema for team and player management by adding proper relationships, enums, and constraints to ensure reliable and consistent data. I then integrated these changes into the codebase and tested migrations to keep the production system stable. I primarily worked with Supabase, React, TypeScript, and FastAPI.

Worked With:
Mohammad Saad
Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
Doha, Qatar
Machine Learning Researcher June 2025 – July 2025

I researched molecular sequence generation models that could produce compounds with specific chemical properties. I conducted a literature review on state-of-the-art molecular generation methods using Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, and Reinforcement Learning. I developed and trained an LSTM model on the ZINC and MOSES datasets, refactored transformer codebases to follow best practices, and implemented reinforcement learning techniques such as policy gradients to optimize molecular properties like QED.

Worked With:
Dr. Mohamad El-Shrif
Shada Ibrahim
University of Doha For Science and Technology
Doha, Qatar
IT Help Center Admin September 2025 – Present
Machine Learning Researcher Jan 2025 – Present

I worked on classifying student behavior patterns using unlabeled LMS data under Dr. Aymen Omri. I engineered features from raw educational interaction data, applied clustering and dimensionality reduction to uncover engagement trends, and conducted a systematic review of existing models to identify research gaps and propose new directions for improving student classification.

Thanks To:
Dr. Seifeddine Bouallegue
Dr. Aymen Omri For being an amazing mentor and guide.
Muaz ALBAGHDADI For being an amazing colleague and friend.
Teaching Assistant - College of Computing and IT September 2024 - September 2025

I assisted professors in programming, discrete structures, and database management labs, helping students understand course material and debug their code. I also led a peer tutoring program, coordinating a team of eight tutors and managing review sessions for over 50 students across multiple subjects.

Worked With:
Mr. Mohammad Salah Amine My Academic Advisor and Instructor, and my initial gateway into the world of AI and Machine Learning.
Technical Writing Consultant September 2023 - June 2024

I helped students with their writing assignments, guiding them through the process and improving grammar, ideas, research, and APA formatting. I also assisted with presentations, focusing on PowerPoint skills, audience, and style. Additionally, I ensured students followed APA guidelines for tables and figures. I regularly updated instructors on student progress and shared any concerns or recommendations.

Worked With:
Mr. John Little
Raheena Abdurrahman
Chanille Calado
Mylene Miranda
Optimum Systems
Doha, Qatar
AI Engineer July 2024 - August 2024

I processed and cleaned data using Python libraries, automating tasks to ensure consistent and accurate input for machine learning models. I then trained a BERT model on medical guidelines, developing a RAG pipeline that achieved a higher similarity score than OpenAI. Additionally, I modified the pipeline to extract JSON and convert it into Excel format for more efficient information extraction.

Worked With:
Mr. Sameh Muhammad