About
Dr Hafiz Muhammad Shakeel is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton, working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health. His research focuses on developing clinically grounded, data-driven models to support early detection, stratification, and decision-making in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.
His work is particularly centred on building explainable and clinically interpretable AI systems, bridging the gap between advanced machine learning and real-world healthcare deployment. He collaborates closely with clinicians and healthcare organisations, including NHS partners, to design and evaluate digital triage pipelines and predictive tools that can operate within complex clinical pathways.
Dr Shakeel completed his PhD in Artificial Intelligence, where his research focused on advanced predictive modelling and network-based analysis to improve decision-making in real-world systems. Alongside his work in mental health, he has contributed to interdisciplinary research in areas such as energy efficiency and data-driven optimisation, reflecting a broader interest in applied AI across domains.
He has extensive experience in teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering topics including data science, machine learning, and computational methods. His teaching philosophy emphasises clarity, practical relevance, and preparing students to apply AI techniques to real-world problems.