Prof Holger Kunz
Health Informatics Expert
Position: Institute of Health Informatics
Specialization: Health Informatics, Medical Informatics, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Clinical Decision Support Systems
Affiliation: University College London
Biography
Dr. H. Kunz has over twenty years of experience in health informatics, leading projects at the intersection of medical informatics, medical science, and artificial intelligence. He has managed several externally funded collaborations resulting in research outcomes published in leading journals and at international conferences.
He established a successful and large-sized MSc programme in health data science. Furthermore, he has supervised over 40 postgraduate projects in AI-driven healthcare, digital health, and health data science.
Key Research Areas
- Health informatics systems design and implementation
- Artificial intelligence applications in healthcare
- Clinical decision support systems
- Digital health innovations
- Health data science methodologies
- Medical informatics standards and interoperability
Research Focus
Professor Kunz's primary interest lies in developing innovative and impactful digital health applications for clinical decision support systems. His work bridges the gap between advanced informatics technologies and practical healthcare applications, focusing on solutions that can directly improve patient care and clinical workflows.
Academic Contributions
- Established a successful and large-sized MSc programme in health data science
- Supervised over 40 postgraduate projects in AI-driven healthcare
- Managed multiple externally funded research collaborations
- Published research outcomes in leading journals and at international conferences
Expertise and Advisory Roles
Dr. Kunz has served as an expert evaluator for high-profile funding programmes for both the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) and the EU (European Union), contributing his expertise to the evaluation and selection of important health research initiatives.
Professional Impact
With over two decades of experience, Professor Kunz has made significant contributions to the field of health informatics. His leadership in establishing educational programs has helped train the next generation of health data scientists, while his research continues to advance the development of practical digital health solutions.