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Dr. Zerai Hagos

Associate Professor of Global Health and Clinical Studies

Dr. Zerai Hagos is a senior lecturer, researcher, and dissertation supervisor at EUCLID University and an Associate Professor of Global Health and Clinical Studies at EULER, specializing in Global Health and Pharmacy. A native of Ethiopia, Dr. Hagos is deeply committed to public service, interdisciplinary scholarship, and improving health outcomes in underserved communities. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, a Public Health degree, an MBA, a Master of Arts in Sociology, an MA in Education, and a PhD in International Public Health. His academic journey reflects a unique blend of pharmaceutical expertise, business acumen, sociological insight, and advanced training in global public health. With extensive experience in academia, hospital pharmacy, and international development, Dr. Hagos has served as Academic Vice President and Senior Lecturer at Pharma College in Ethiopia, where he contributed to academic administration, curriculum development, and the training of future healthcare professionals. His professional background also includes practical experience as Pharmacy Manager at Bule Hora Hospital and managing health and education programs for international NGOs and humanitarian organizations such as Plan International. Dr. Hagos integrates sociological perspectives with public health and pharmaceutical sciences, bringing real-world insights from both clinical and community development contexts to his teaching and mentorship at EUCLID. He is based in Ethiopia.

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Research & Interests:

Dr. Zerai Hagos’s research integrates pharmaceutical sciences, medical sociology, and global public health, with a strong emphasis on health systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa. His scholarly interests include patient-centered community pharmacy services, maternal and child health system readiness, infectious disease epidemiology (especially malaria in highland urban settings), water-sanitation-hygiene (WASH) interventions and their gendered impacts, health equity, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and palliative care. He frequently employs mixed-methods approaches and systematic reviews to address real-world public health challenges. He is also the author of Eight Minds, Infinite Genius; Global Health: A Pharmaceutical Perspective; Global Health: A Sociological Perspective; Qualitative Research Design; and Mixed Method Research Design.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.

Office: EUCLID Kazanchis Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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