Prof. Dr. Tobias Kowatsch is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich. He serves as Scientific Director of the Centre for Digital Health Interventions (CDHI) and Director of the School of Medicine at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His research focuses on digital health interventions at the intersection of information systems, computer science, and behavioral medicine. PhD in Management (University of St. Gallen, 2016) Master in Business Informatics (2012) Master in Media and Informatics (2007) Diploma in Informatics (2005) Kowatsch develops digital health solutions such as MobileCoach (open-source platform for health interventions) and Pathmate Technologies (digital therapeutics like manoa for hypertension). His work integrates machine learning, conversational agents, and wearable technology to address non-communicable diseases and mental health challenges. His recent research trends emphasize personalized health interventions , conversational AI , and biopsychosocial monitoring using wearables. Key areas include dementia prevention , menstrual health , and cancer patient support . ISRII Poster Award (2023) Gold & Silver Awards, World Media Festivals (2023) Fitrockr & Garmin Health EMEA Research Grant (2023) Kowatsch leads the CSS Health Lab and collaborates with institutions like ETH Zurich and the Singapore-ETH Centre. His initiatives include the Precision Digital Therapeutics Summer School and industry partnerships with companies like Pathmate Technologies .







