Sorie Ironn-Sky Turay

About Sorie Ironn-Sky Turay

Sorie Ironn-Sky Turay is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Makeni (UniMak) with over 10 years of experience in Information Systems, Digital Health and Data Management. He is involved in teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, and mentoring while promoting the use of technology to solve real-world problems. Before joining academia, he worked with Family Health International (FHI) 360, the EBOVAC Vaccine Trial, and King's Global Health Partnerships in health research, health informatics, and digital health. He has also served as a National Information Technology (IT) and Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) Consultant for UNICEF Sierra Leone, supporting the implementation and strengthening of national digital health systems. His research interests are in Health Data Science, Digital Health, and Health Information Systems, with a focus on using machine learning, predictive analytics, and data-driven approaches to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen health information systems, enhance disease surveillance, and support evidence-based decision-making in resource-constrained settings. Mr. Turay is committed to quality teaching, research, and innovation, and is passionate about mentoring future computing professionals and promoting collaboration between academia, government, and the health sector.

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