CHAPEL HILL, NC, March 06, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who, a prestigious recognition awarded to individuals demonstrating exceptional achievement and leadership in their fields. Selection is based on notable professional accomplishments, visibility, and contributions to the advancement of healthcare and medical research.

Dr. Soleimani, a globally recognized ophthalmologist and pioneer in cornea, ocular surface, ocular trauma, and artificial intelligence (AI) research, currently serves as a professor of ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, vice chair of quality, and cornea fellowship director at UNC Ophthalmology, Kittner Eye Center. With over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Soleimani has led groundbreaking research in corneal diseases, AI-based diagnostic tools, ocular trauma, and regenerative medicine, significantly advancing patient care and global health equity.

Before his tenure at UNC, Dr. Soleimani completed clinical and research fellowships at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), focusing on ocular surface diseases and regenerative medicine. His early academic career began at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he advanced from assistant to associate professor, mentoring hundreds of students, residents, and fellows.

Dr. Soleimani's research has been instrumental in developing AI algorithms for the early diagnosis of complex corneal conditions, notably infectious keratitis and keratoconus, reducing dependency on costly equipment and improving global accessibility to care. His work, supported by several grants from different organizations.

Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Soleimani has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to several leading ophthalmology textbooks, and held editorial and leadership roles within the scientific community. His commitment to education is evident in his extensive mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, reflecting his passion for cultivating the next generation of medical leaders.

Recognized globally, Dr. Soleimani has been an invited speaker and panelist at premier international conferences and has received numerous accolades.

A lifelong learner and educator, Dr. Soleimani is dedicated to bridging technological innovation with compassionate patient care. Looking forward, he aims to further integrate AI technologies into clinical practice, expand global health initiatives, and continue mentoring emerging physicians and researchers.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Soleimani enjoys teaching, charity works and traveling.

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