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Chandana Unnithan is an Associate Professor at Torrens University Australia (Health and Education) and serves as CIO/CTO/Chief Scientific Officer at Lifeguard Digital Health since 2019. She holds a PhD in Digital Health & Informatics from Victoria University, alongside two Master’s degrees in Information Systems and MBA from RMIT University. Her research focuses on Digital Health, Public Health Informatics, Blockchain, AI, IoT, Geo-spatial technologies, and Deep Learning. She has published over 30 works since 2003, with notable contributions to blockchain applications in healthcare, AI-driven public health surveillance, and global health policy. She is accepting PhD students and has an h-index of 6 with 158 citations.
Education:
- PhD in Digital Health & Informatics, Victoria University
- Master in Information Systems, RMIT University
- MBA, RMIT University
Research Interests: Chandana’s work bridges technology and health, emphasizing privacy-preserving approaches, blockchain for health data integrity, and AI applications in pandemic response. Her studies often explore global health challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, such as leveraging space technology for healthcare innovation.
Recent Research Trends: Her publications from 2018–2023 highlight a focus on digital health interventions, blockchain’s role in trust and provenance, AI-driven surveillance systems, and cross-border health policy analysis. Collaborations span Australia, Canada, and India, addressing issues like opioid crisis management and sustainable urban health systems.
Awards: No specific awards listed, but her citation count reflects impactful contributions to health informatics and technology.
Advising & Grants: Actively mentoring PhD students, with research outputs supported by institutional and cross-sectoral collaborations. External roles at Lifeguard Digital Health align with applied health tech solutions.
