Dr Sasan Adibi
PhD Communications and Information Systems (University of Waterloo, Canada), MSc (University of Windsor, Canada), MSc (Brunel University, UK),
Senior Member, IEEE (SMIEEE)
Dr. Sasan Adibi was appointed to the role of Director, Digital Health Interventions and Artificial Intelligence at the Guidelines and Economists Network International (GENI) during February 2025. He is a distinguished leader in digital health innovation with over two decades of experience spanning academia, industry, and government sectors.
GENI’s research agenda places a very high priority on the use of digital technologies and AI in healthcare and clinical guidelines. Dr Adibi will contribute to GENI’s work in this area and participate in the Digital Health Interventions Sub-committee of GENI’s Clinical Practice Guidelines Innovation Steering Committee.
Dr. Sasan Adibi also holds the role of CEO at Founder Research Vitality where he drives innovation in digital health. After completing his PhD in Communication and Information Systems at the University of Waterloo, for which he received the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Society’s best thesis award, he established himself as a pioneering researcher and practitioner in health informatics.
His contributions to the field include over 100 academic publications, six edited books focusing on Mobile Health and COVID-19, and five US patents in Health Informatics. Dr. Adibi’s industry experience encompasses leadership roles at prominent technology companies including BlackBerry Corp., Huawei Technologies, and Hyundai KIA America Technical Center, where he led groundbreaking projects in digital health.
As a Mobile Health project leader, he has directed innovative initiatives addressing critical healthcare challenges, from Alzheimer’s and dementia care to the development of artificial pancreas technology in collaboration with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). His work on digital hospital solutions and sleep technology has contributed significantly to healthcare transformation.
Currently serving as Founder and CEO of Research Vitality, Dr. Adibi continues to drive innovation in digital health through strategic partnerships and evidence-based solutions. His unique blend of academic rigor and practical industry experience positions him at the forefront of healthcare technology advancement.
Previous positions include senior roles in the Victorian Departments of Health; Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Education; and RMIT and Deakin Universities in Victoria, Australia. Dr Adibi has demonstrated excellence in program leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement. He is well-known for developing practical solutions to complex healthcare challenges while maintaining a strong focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
Contact: sasan.adibi@gmail.com