Hamdan Hamid Al-Ali, Ph.D. candidate in Natural Language Processing at MBZUAI and cofounder of Potion AI, a startup developing AI-powered educational and therapeutic games. Passionate about game development since high school, with over nine years of experience creating video games centered on educational and cultural themes. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Security and Forensics (2019) and a master’s degree in Machine Learning for Visual Data Analytics (2021).

Current research focuses on gamifying language disorder screening, with broader interests in leveraging video games as platforms for education and healthcare. Dedicated to advancing the concept of games with a purpose—interactive experiences that combine learning, culture, and well-being.