Eliyas Addisu

Eliyas Addisu is a Research Fellow at the Center for Digital Health Implementation Science (CDHi), University of Gondar, and a passionate health informatics professional. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and a Master of Public Health in Health Informatics (CGPA: 3.98).During his undergraduate studies, Eliyas developed a “Web-Based Emergency Patient Information and Decision Support System” as his graduating project, highlighting his innovative approach to improving healthcare systems through technology. His MPH thesis focused on “predicting postpartum contraceptive utilization and identifying its determinate among reproductive-age women in 26 Sub-Saharan African countries,” showcasing his ability to apply advanced machine learning techniques to address public health challenges.
As part of his student journey, he worked as a secretary and Food Affairs at the University of Gondar Student Union from October 2020 to September 2022. Eliyas was the founder and producer of Chiret (“ጭረት”) Magazine, and he was a member of a team that translated “Scrum Guide” into Amharic.

He holds certifications in Applied Machine Learning (University of Michigan), AI for Medical Diagnosis (DeepLearning.AI), and Ethics and Governance of AI for Health (WHO). With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and spatial analysis, Eliyas is dedicated to advancing healthcare outcomes through innovative, data-driven solutions.