I am Evangelia Baka, a research and project manager with a multidisciplinary scientific background spanning global health, AI, and digital innovation. I excel at translating complex data into actionable narratives and strategic directions that support informed decisions and meaningful impact. I have led multi-stakeholder initiatives, built trust-based collaborations, and am deeply committed to equitable and sustainable health outcomes. I am passionate about responsible AI in health and about turning research findings into policy briefs, strategic recommendations, and practical innovations that advance public good.

Evangelia Baka

I am Evangelia Baka, a research and project manager with a multidisciplinary scientific background spanning global health, AI, and digital innovation. I excel at translating complex data into actionable narratives and strategic directions that support informed decisions and meaningful impact. I have led multi-stakeholder initiatives, built trust-based collaborations, and am deeply committed to equitable and sustainable health outcomes. I am passionate about responsible AI in health and about turning research findings into policy briefs, strategic recommendations, and practical innovations that advance public good.

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I am Evangelia Baka, a research and project manager with a multidisciplinary scientific background spanning global health, AI, and digital innovation. I excel at translating complex data into actionable narratives and strategic directions that support informed decisions and meaningful impact.

I have led multi-stakeholder initiatives, built trust-based collaborations, and am deeply committed to equitable and sustainable health outcomes. I am passionate about responsible AI in health and about turning research findings into policy briefs, strategic recommendations, and practical innovations that advance public good.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Research Manager at Virtual Medicine Center, University Hospital of Geneva
May 1, 2024 - Present
Lead interdisciplinary research initiatives in digital health and innovation; coordinate design, implementation, and evaluation of complex, multi-stakeholder projects; manage research methodologies and data strategies; drive interdepartmental collaboration and stakeholder engagement; ensure ethical, legal, and regulatory compliance; contribute to knowledge translation, impact reporting, and institutional innovation strategy.
Responsible AI Manager at HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health (formerly I-DAIR)
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Managed international, multi-stakeholder initiatives on AI ethics and public health across Africa, MENA, Asia, and Latin America; built and sustained partnerships with academic institutions, ministries of health, and global health actors; coordinated cross-regional research activities; oversaw budgeting, reporting, and project tracking; translated scientific findings into policy briefs and decision-support materials.
Lecturer at Information Science Institute, University of Geneva
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Lectured and contributed to advanced coursework in information science and responsible AI in health; supported curriculum development and student mentorship.
Postdoctoral Researcher at CUI, University of Geneva and I-DAIR
August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Led the Digital Mental Health research line and coordinated applied studies on digital health technology; conducted mixed-method analyses and produced actionable recommendations for healthcare innovation.
Research Assistant at MIRALab, University of Geneva
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Designed and conducted experiments on human-AI interaction using EEG, EMG, and behavioral data; coordinated international research collaborations and contributed to grant proposals.
Visiting Researcher at Institute of Media Innovation (IMI), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
June 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Led cross-cultural studies on perception and emotion in human-robot interaction; managed team coordination, data collection, and analysis.
Scientific Collaborator at MIRALab Sarl, Geneva
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Supported national and EU-funded innovation projects through project coordination and data analysis.
Postgraduate Research Assistant at Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH), Heraklion, Greece
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Conducted VR and cognitive training research for the elderly population with art stimuli; developed art-based serious games and analyzed EEG/neurofeedback data.

Education

Diploma (MSc Equivalent) in Applied Mathematics and Physics at National Technical University of Athens
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
MSc in Brain and Mind Sciences at University of Crete
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Multidisciplinary PhD at University of Geneva
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services