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Dr. Pankaj Rahi

Lovely Professional University, Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Singapore Institute of Technology, World Health Organization, Health Department Chandigarh Administration

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Biography of Prof. Dr. Pankaj Rahi ([email protected])
Prof. Dr. Pankaj Rahi is an accomplished academician and researcher with over two decades of experience in the domains of Health Information Systems, eHealth, mHealth, Digital Health Informatics, and Medical Informatics. He currently serves as a Professor at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, where he contributes to classroom teaching, research mentorship, and institutional innovation initiatives.
Dr. Rahi holds a Doctorate and Postdoctoral qualification from Singapore Institute of Technology and has demonstrated exceptional commitment to academia and research innovation throughout his career. His scholarly contributions include 31+ Scopus-indexed research papers, research book chapters, and 20 Indian/International patents publication and grant certifications. He has also edited two books with an international publisher, reflecting his scholarly impact in the field of technology-driven healthcare solutions.
His research expertise spans Smart eHealth Systems, Brain Technology Interface, Cloud and Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Dr. Rahi's professional trajectory includes significant leadership roles, such as Program Coordinator for PGDM-AI and Data Science, Vice-President of the Institutional Innovation Cell, and NAAC Coordinator for Criteria-6 and Criteria-2 at various institutions.
Dr. Rahi has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the State Award on 15th August 2020 by the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh Administration for exemplary services and contributions as a COVID-19 Warrior. He also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Secretary Health, UT Chandigarh Administration in 2017 for pioneering innovations in Healthcare IT Services. In 2025, he was honoured with the Best Young Researcher Award from Duy Tan University, Vietnam.
His professional experience includes serving as Manager IT cum HMIS/M&E and Nodal Officer for IT and eGovernance at the Health Department, UT Chandigarh, where he implemented critical health information systems, including the Health Management Information System, National Telemedicine Service, and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. His contributions extend to monitoring and evaluating National Health Programmes and supporting state planning teams for health indices and sustainable development goals.
A versatile academician, Dr. Rahi is proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Marathi. He holds a Diploma in Quality Management (Software Quality Assurance) from NIIT Chandigarh and has been instrumental in organizing technical workshops, hackathons, and international conferences. His professional references include distinguished figures such as Dr. Sanjay P. Sood, Associate Director and Project Director-Health Informatics at CDAC Mohali, and Mrs. Anjali Rawat, Director General (Statistics) at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Dr. Rahi remains committed to advancing research and innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare, striving to create impactful solutions that address contemporary challenges in digital health and informatics.

Employment

  • Lovely Professional University Professor
    2024 - Present
  • Indian Institute of Health Management Research Associate Professor
    2023 - 2024
  • Health Department Chandigarh Administration Manager IT and Health-MIS/M&E
    2006 - 2022

Education

  • Singapore Institute of Technology PostDoc
    2024 - 2025
  • World Health Organization Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health
    2023 - 2023
  • Chandigarh University Ph D in Computer Applications
    2017 - 2022
  • Madurai Kamaraj University Post Graduate in Hospital Management
    2009 - 2010
  • Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.)
    2008 - 2009
  • Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Masters in Computer Applications
    2001 - 2004

Projects & Funding

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Publications (12)