Sundeep Sahay

Professor Sundeep Sahay holds a Visiting Professorship at the University of Sheffield's School of Information, Journalism and Communication. His primary affiliation is as a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo since 2000. He has held academic roles in Canada, the UK, and India. His interdisciplinary background includes degrees from Florida International University (PhD), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Master's in Management Studies), and additional Master's degrees in Philosophy (Canada) and Public Health (registered at University of Western Cape).

• Education Highlights:
  • PhD in Information Systems, Florida International University (1992)
  • Master's in Public Health, University of Western Cape (completed in Oslo)
  • MA in Philosophy, University of Alberta (1999)

Research focuses on AMR surveillance in India and Africa, health inequities, and digital interventions in health systems. He leads the 'Social Studies of AMR in a Global Context' initiative and supervises 6 doctoral candidates exploring themes like digital governance, humanitarian tech, and health equity. He has authored 250+ publications and advised 25 PhD students.

Prof. Sahay's professional work includes policy advisory roles for WHO, ADB, USAID, and the Indian Ministry of Health. He founded HISP India, a social enterprise strengthening health information systems across South Asia.

• Current Grants:
  • AMR Surveillance in India
  • Digitalth Health Course Development
  • Data Governance in Palestine/Jordan