Dimitri Konstantas

Dimitri Konstantas is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Geneva, where he maintains an active research program at the intersection of mobile computing and healthcare applications. His work spans over two decades with significant contributions to mobile health systems, particularly through the MobiHealth project, and serious gaming applications for mental health treatment through the PlayMancer project.

Professor Konstantas' research interests focus on the development of innovative mobile health technologies, including wireless body area networks for patient monitoring, quality of service mechanisms for mobile healthcare applications, and location-based services for seniors. His work bridges computer science with practical healthcare applications, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating theoretical research into real-world solutions that improve patient care and health outcomes.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in mobile health systems with a particular emphasis on applying ambient intelligence and serious gaming techniques to healthcare challenges. His work shows evolution from foundational mobile networking research to applied healthcare technologies, with increasing focus on psychological applications and therapeutic interventions through digital means, particularly in the treatment of eating disorders.

Professor Konstantas has been instrumental in leading major European research projects including MobiHealth and PlayMancer, which have resulted in numerous publications and practical implementations of mobile health technologies. His work has established important frameworks for mobile quality of service, patient monitoring systems, and therapeutic gaming applications that have influenced the field of digital health.

His laboratory work has centered around the development of the MobiHealth system for remote patient monitoring and the PlayMancer platform for digital therapy applications, demonstrating his commitment to creating practical, deployable health technology solutions that address real clinical needs.