Simon Poon

Dr. Simon Poon is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney with a cross-disciplinary focus at the intersection of Health Informatics, Computer Science, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) data analytics. He holds multiple academic roles including Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney Business School and Adjunct Associate Professor at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in the Institute of Integrative Medicine.

• Co-founder and Director (2014-2019) of Master of Health Technology Innovation (MHTI) program
• Member of Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, and China Studies Centre
• International collaborations with institutions in Hong Kong, UK, and USA

His research focuses on digital health evaluation and AI development for medical applications, including:

• Machine learning for stroke risk prediction through blood pressure variability
• Fall prevention systems via footstep pattern classification
• Electronic medication management system implementation
• Integrative medicine data analytics
• Health technology evaluation frameworks

Recent publications show strong emphasis on AI in radiology, clinical process mining, and healthcare workflow optimization. His work spans both technical algorithm development and organizational implementation challenges.

Key affiliations include:

• University of Sydney (School of Computer Science)
• Chinese University of Hong Kong (Adjunct Associate Professor)
• NSW Local Health Districts (Honorary Associate)

He has supervised students across Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, and Business disciplines.