Dimitra Blana
Honorary Lecturer In Health Data Science
Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolDimitra Blana is a biomedical engineer and health data scientist with nine years of experience applying dynamic systems modelling to real-world health challenges. She progressed from developing biomechanical and musculoskeletal models for prosthetics and FES controllers to leading epidemiological modelling efforts that supported NHS Grampian's COVID-19 response. As Honorary Lecturer in Health Data Science at the University of Aberdeen, she has held leadership roles including MSc programme lead and interim director of the Centre for Health Data Science. Dimitra combines deep technical skills in modelling with practical public engagement and clinical collaboration, delivering tools that inform policy and care. Now focused on urban health in her hometown of Athens, she is especially interested in using active-mobility interventions and data-driven modelling to reduce car dependence and improve population wellbeing. Her career uniquely blends hands-on biomechanical research from US labs with applied public-health analytics in the UK.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
PhD Biomedical Engineering, PhD Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
Greek, English
Github Skills (14)
science10
data-science10
assistive-technology10
machine-learning9
biomechanics9
code-analysis8
esxi8
python7
network-automation7
arm6
juniper6
simulation2
routes2
react1
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
AbdnBiomechEng/TechForParalysis
Feb 2019 - Jun 2022
Aiming to improve arm function in people with high-level spinal injuries
Contributions:1 review, 60 commits, 9 PRs in 3 years 3 months
biomechanicspythonhigh-levelspinal-cord-injuryaiming
dasproject/DAS3
Oct 2019 - Apr 2022
3D shoulder and elbow model
Contributions:4 commits, 2 PRs, 3 pushes in 2 years 6 months
elbowshoulder
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