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Melanie Sutton is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of West Florida, within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. Her expertise lies at the intersection of computer science and public health, with a strong focus on informatics applications.
- Position: Professor
- Department: Public Health
- Office: Building 38, Room 102, University of West Florida
- Email: msutton@uwf.edu
- Campus Phone: 850.474.3042
Dr. Sutton holds advanced degrees in computer engineering and computer science from the University of South Florida, including a doctorate focused on computer vision and robotics. Her research applies computational algorithms and object recognition techniques to domains such as digital mammography and health information systems. She has made significant contributions to the development of online public health education, notably chairing the self-study that led to the national accreditation of UWF’s online Master of Public Health program—one of only three such accredited online programs in the U.S. at the time. Prior to joining UWF in 1996, she worked as a software engineer at Harris Corporation in the space systems division.
Her research interests include bioinformatics, medical informatics, health information systems, and the application of geographic information systems in public health. She has led and co-led multiple funded projects, including initiatives to develop graduate programs in software engineering and to train high school counselors in health sciences. Her scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in computer vision, robotics, digital mammography, and online instruction methodologies.
Dr. Sutton has played a key leadership role in academic program development and accreditation. As co-director and academic advisor of the certificate in medical informatics program, she was instrumental in advancing UWF’s public health offerings. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the practical application of computer science to improve public health outcomes.
She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but her contributions to program development, research, and accreditation reflect a high level of professional recognition. She has advised or mentored students through research and academic programs, though specific student names are not listed. She is not indicated as part-time, retired, or former staff, and there is no suggestion that she is deceased.
Dr. Sutton is actively engaged in teaching courses such as bioinformatics, medical terminology, and computer applications in public health. She continues to contribute to the advancement of health informatics through research, leadership, and education at the University of West Florida.
