Tony Sahama

Professor Tony Sahama is a leading academic in Health Informatics and E-Health Systems at Edith Cowan University, Australia. His primary affiliation is with the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, specializing in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Dr. Sahama's research focuses on enhancing healthcare systems through innovative technologies like blockchain, IoT, and big data analytics, with an emphasis on privacy, security, and patient empowerment. His work spans electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and data governance frameworks to improve healthcare outcomes and interoperability.

He has contributed to over 178 publications, including seminal works on information accountability frameworks, log-based privacy audits, and blockchain applications in healthcare. His research also addresses challenges in data sharing, patient access control, and integrating traditional medical systems with modern informatics. Sahama is actively involved in international conferences and collaborations, driving advancements in health informatics policy and technology adoption globally.