Vishnu Prabhu

Vishnu Prabhu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida, affiliated with the School of Modeling, Simulation and Training. His research focuses on data-driven decision-making in healthcare, health systems modeling, and IoT solutions to improve patient, clinician, and system outcomes. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte.

Prabhu employs simulation and stochastic modeling to tackle public health challenges such as Emergency Department Crowding and Healthcare-Acquired Infections. He also explores Extended Reality (AR/VR), wearables, and non-pharmacological interventions for pain and mental health management, conducting multiple clinical trials in these areas.

His recent publications and projects emphasize hybrid modeling, digital health tools, and workforce optimization in healthcare systems. Prabhu has secured grants for initiatives like ED-SHIFT (NIOSH/CDC) and AI applications for pneumonia detection (NSF SBIR).

• Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Clemson University), B.Tech. in Mechanical Production Engineering (University of Kerala).
• Projects: Co-Investigator for ED-SHIFT, Principal Investigator for AI-driven pneumonia detection, Co-Founder of NSF SBIR Phase I.