Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Merchant is deeply committed to institutional service and fostering diversity and inclusion within academia. She has actively contributed to numerous committees and initiatives at the University of Houston, including chairing various committees and serving as a member of the Faculty Senate and Faculty Governance Committee. Dr. Fatima Merchant's multifaceted expertise, coupled with her passion for advancing scientific knowledge and promoting academic excellence, makes her a highly respected figure in the field of biomedical engineering and computational health informatics.