Prof. Moustapha Hamdi has been the Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at UZ Brussel since 2011. With an illustrious career, he completed his Ph.D. at the University of Ghent in 2007, where he also served as a Professor of Plastic Surgery. His groundbreaking contributions to the field have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Hans Adrel Prize for the best scientific publications in Europe.

Achievements & Expertise:

• Authored over 150 scientific publications.
• Renowned worldwide for his expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
• Pioneered several surgical techniques that now bear his name.

Professional Leadership:

• Former President of the Microsurgery Section, Royal Belgian Society for Plastic Surgery (RBSPS).
• Active Member, Scientific Committee of the European Society of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS).
• Member of prominent organizations, including:
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
  • World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM)
• Co-founder of the Pyrenean Lodge of Plastic Surgeons (PLPS).

Philanthropic Efforts:
Prof. Hamdi founded the Hamdi Foundation, a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients, raising awareness about breast reconstruction, and fostering cultural understanding between Europe and the Middle East.