Research Interests
Advancing healthcare through digital innovation and evidence-based public health strategies
The research focuses on the intersection of digital technology and healthcare delivery, with particular emphasis on public health systems and data-driven decision making. Doctoral work in Health Data Science explores applications of digital technologies in health operations and outcomes management.
Primary Research Areas
Digital Health Systems
Investigating the implementation and optimization of digital health technologies in clinical and public health settings. Focus on system integration, user experience, and measurable impact on healthcare delivery quality and efficiency.
- Health Information Systems
- Electronic Health Records
- Telemedicine Platforms
- Digital Health Workflows
Screening Programs
Developing and evaluating evidence-based screening programs for population health management. Research includes program design, implementation strategies, and effectiveness assessment using health data analytics.
- Population Health Screening
- Program Effectiveness
- Health Outcomes Research
- Risk Stratification
Health Information Systems
Exploring the design, implementation, and optimization of health information systems that support clinical decision-making and health system management. Focus on interoperability, data quality, and system usability.
- Health Data Integration
- System Interoperability
- Data Quality Management
- Clinical Decision Support
Data Visualization & Business Intelligence
Advancing the use of data visualization and business intelligence tools in healthcare to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and health outcomes. Research includes dashboard design, analytics implementation, and user adoption.
- Healthcare Dashboards
- Performance Analytics
- Visual Analytics
- Decision Support Systems
Current Research Focus
PhD Research: Health Data Science
Doctoral research in progress on advanced analytics and machine learning applications in public health systems, with focus on population health management and healthcare system optimization.
Digital Health Implementation
Research on implementation of digital health solutions in Portuguese healthcare settings, with emphasis on impact measurement, user adoption, and system integration challenges.
WHO/Europe Consultation
Contribution to international initiatives through consultancy work with WHO/Europe, focusing on digital health policy development and implementation strategies across European health systems.
Recent Publications
For publications, including peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and reports, please visit the Publications page. The list is regularly updated from the ORCID profile.
Note: Publications are regularly updated from ORCID to keep the research output representation current.
Research Collaboration
Collaboration on digital health research projects can be considered when there is a clear technical, institutional, and data-governance fit. Relevant areas include:
- Multi-site implementation studies of digital health technologies
- International comparative research on health system digitalization
- Interdisciplinary projects combining clinical expertise with data science
- Policy research on digital health regulation and governance
These areas are examples; proposals with clear objectives, practical usefulness and responsible data governance are welcome.