David E. Robbins

David E. Robbins is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Master of Health Informatics and Analytics at Samford University, affiliated with the School of Public Health and the Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics. He holds a PhD and MSEE in computer engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a BS in computer engineering from LeTourneau University.

His research focuses on healthcare informatics, biospecimen informatics, data science, and machine learning, with a strong emphasis on applying software engineering and semantic web technologies to biomedical data challenges. He has developed tools for cancer genomics analysis and digital biorepositories, contributing significantly to translational research infrastructure.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in leveraging big data and web-based frameworks for cancer genomics, biospecimen collaboration, and innovative applications of virtual reality in healthcare empathy training. These works reflect interdisciplinary efforts at the intersection of computer science, public health, and clinical research.

Scientific Awards:

• Seng-jaw Soong Award for Excellence in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Research (2013)
• Outstanding Service to the Society for Design and Process Science (2012)
• Outstanding Graduate Student Engineer of the Year (2010-2011)

Dr. Robbins has served as a key contributor in developing national-level informatics tools and frameworks. While no formal advisees are listed, his role as Program Director indicates leadership in graduate education. He has not disclosed grant funding or lab affiliations in the provided text.

He is actively involved in professional societies and has presented at major conferences such as Translational Science and BCB. His work supports collaborative, data-driven advancements in public health and biomedical research.