Leeds University

• He initiated and run a laboratory experiment at the University of Leeds, UK as an MD project leading to the development of the novel technique of PSI. The outcome was presented in ISTA, Oxford 2002 and in CAS Journal 2004.

ICAOS, Pittsburgh

• A direct connection between Dr. Mahmoud Hafez and the Institute for Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery (ICAOS) Pittsburgh is established through his subspecialty fellowship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. This fellowship specifically focused on lower limb arthroplasty and computer-assisted surgery, indicating a period of intensive training and potential research involvement within the environment of ICAOS, given its affiliation with the hospital. Furthermore, a research collaboration exists in the form of co-authorship with Branislav Jaramaz, a researcher affiliated with ICAOS, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. They have co-authored three publications.
• A review of Dr. Hafez's publications reveals a strong and recurring theme of patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) . This aligns with the research focus of ICAOS, which is dedicated to computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, a field where PSI plays a significant role. The co-authored publications with Branislav Jaramaz, affiliated with ICAOS Pittsburgh, provide concrete evidence of their research collaboration. One identified publication is "Laboratory validation of patient-specific templating for total knee arthroplasty," where both Mahmoud A. Hafez and Branislav Jaramaz are listed as contributors . Another is "Three-dimensional planning and virtual radiographs in revision total hip arthroplasty for instability" . A book chapter titled "Alternatives to navigation" co-authored by Hafez MA et al. might also be one of the shared publications, potentially including Jaramaz among the "et al." These collaborations demonstrate a tangible output of their association, focusing on areas like PSI and computer-assisted techniques in arthroplasty.

Toronto University

• The North American fellowship (Pittsburgh and Toronto) gave him a valuable experience in lower limb arthroplasty & computer assisted surgery. During his Toronto job, he used to perform about 5 to 7 hip & knee arthroplasty procedures per week. These procedures included primary & revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) & total knee arthroplasty (TKA), navigation TKA, navigation hip resurfacing.

Cardiff University

• His position as an Honorary Visiting professor at Cardiff University is focused on research and education but not clinical care. This involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at the School of Engineering, running workshops for research students and supervising PhD projects. During the last 3 years they had 2 PhD students, who are orthopaedic surgeons working on 3D printing technology for bone and joint surgery. One has been working on developing patient specific guides for ACL reconstruction and the other on custom made guides for percutaneous fixation of fractures.