Zakaria Mani | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award
Jazan University | Saudi Arabia
Dr. Zakaria Ahmed Mani is a distinguished emergency nursing researcher and academic leader recognized for his extensive contributions to disaster preparedness, emergency healthcare, and nursing education. A Monash University alumnus with a PhD and Master’s degree in Emergency Nursing, he has developed a global reputation for advancing nursing competencies and evidence-based emergency care practices. With over 28 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, his scholarly work spans a wide range of critical themes including disaster and conflict-zone healthcare, climate change adaptation, end-of-life care, and the integration of artificial intelligence into nursing and public health systems. Dr. Mani has held significant academic leadership roles, most notably as Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at the College of Nursing, Jazan University, where he played a pivotal role in curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and faculty development. His research on competency-based education and preparedness for humanitarian crises has influenced emergency care frameworks and professional training models across the Middle East and beyond. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Mani contributes to the global nursing research community as an Associate Editor, Lead Guest Editor, and reviewer for leading journals in nursing and disaster medicine. His interdisciplinary and forward-looking research continues to strengthen the global dialogue on improving healthcare resilience, professional competency, and system readiness in the face of emerging public health and environmental challenges.
Featured Publications
Mani, Z. A. (2025). Transitioning to competency-based education in nursing: A scoping review of curriculum review and revision strategies. BMC Nursing, 24(1), 1111.
Mani, Z. A. (2025). The global alarming impact of extreme heat waves: A retrospective analysis. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 40(S1),
Mani, Z. A., Innab, A., & Taleb, F. (2025). Assessing the frontline competency gap: Emergency care perceptions among nurses in Yemen’s conflict zone. International Nursing Review, 72(2),
Mani, Z. A., & Albagawi, B. (2024). AI frontiers in emergency care: The next evolution of nursing interventions. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1439412.
Mani, Z. A. (2024). Bridging cultural gaps in end-of-life care: The experiences of international charge nurses in Saudi Arabia. BMC Nursing, 23(1), 865.
Mani, Z. A., & Goniewicz, K. (2024). Assessing the public health consequences of terrorist attacks on telecommunications infrastructure: A global analysis. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 18,