Dr Padmanesan Narasimhan
MBBS
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Biography
Dr. Padmanesan Narasimhan is a clinician and Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (91É«ÇéƬ), where he leads Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence at the School of Population Health, 91É«ÇéƬ Medicine & Health. His research uses technological innovation to address pressing global health challenges, spanning infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, the management of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, and the equitable delivery of emergency care to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations.
He is Chief Investigator A on TRIBOT, an NHMRC IDEAS Grant-funded program (~$980K) developing a clinically validated, multilingual conversational AI system to support emergency department triage for patients with limited English proficiency. This work has since extended into EQUITRIAGE, a global research collaboration on equity-focused multilingual AI triage. Dr. Narasimhan has a strong publication record in leading journals, exploring areas such as clinicians' perceptions of AI in radiology, the role of informal healthcare providers in tuberculosis care, and the effectiveness of mobile phone interventions for blood pressure control. He actively supervises higher degree research candidates, including projects on conversational chatbots in emergency department triage and AI-enabled chatbots in healthcare settings.
Beyond his academic appointments, Dr. Narasimhan is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and has held significant roles including Assistant Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for eHealth at 91É«ÇéƬ. His work extends to international collaborations, providing expertise and training in digital health and epidemiology across a range of global settings. Together, these contributions reflect a sustained commitment to innovative research and its practical application in improving health outcomes globally.
Research Areas
- Digital Health Interventions
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Health Systems and Informatics
- AI in Public Health
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
NHMRC IDEAS Grant, focuses on developing TRIBOT, an AI-powered conversational chatbot to streamline triage in emergency departments- Lead CIÌý
NIH, USA- Fogarty Ellison Fellow (2005)
91É«ÇéƬ Medicine Prize- Outstanding International Advancement (2016)
PLuS Alliance Fellow (2019-2022)
Fellow, Australasian Institute of Digital Health (2025-)
- Conversational AI for Emergency Department Triage (AI TRIBOT Study): This pioneering project, funded by an NHMRC IDEAS Grant, focuses on developing TRIBOT, an AI-powered conversational chatbot to streamline triage in emergency departments. TRIBOT integrates natural language processing with clinical triage protocols to enhance real-time decision-making and optimize patient flow, serving as a cutting-edge digital front-door strategy for acute care services.
- AI-Based Epidemic Preparedness (EPIWATCH): As Co-Investigator and India Lead on EPIWATCH, Dr. Narasimhan is involved in this globally recognized AI-driven platform for early detection of infectious disease outbreaks. Utilizing machine learning and big data analytics, EPIWATCH provides predictive epidemic intelligence, facilitating a shift from reactive to proactive public health surveillance, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This project has secured $5.3 million in funding from the SHIBU OS INT Initiative.
- Integrating Informal Healthcare Providers via Digital Platforms: This project is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery in low-resource settings by digitally connecting informal and formal healthcare providers. It strengthens referral pathways, diagnosis accuracy, and continuity of care in underserved communities through interoperable platforms and training. Dr. Narasimhan's passion for health systems strengthening and digital health integration was ignited during his early career providing care for HIV/AIDS patients in India.
My Research Supervision
Integration of formal and informal healthcare providers using digital health in India
Improving triage systems using digital platforms in hospitals in SWSLHD, Sydney
Disease prediction using informal data structures and AI
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My Teaching
PHCM 9790 Digital health: Principles, Practice and Evidence
PHCM 9784 Communicable Disease Control in Global Health
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