Professor Dr. Saba Hinrichs Krapels

Biography

Saba is an Associate Professor and Delft Technology Fellow focused on using systems design approaches in complex decision-making environments. Prior to this role, Saba served as the Deputy Director at King’s Global Health Institute and was a senior analyst at RAND Europe, as well as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge. With a PhD in Engineering Design (Health Systems) from the University of Cambridge (2010), Saba has extensive experience in public policy analysis, particularly in health policy and global health. This includes technology adoption and the enhancement of evidence-based policymaking across the spectrum of health systems and population health. Saba investigates methods to achieve resilience and sustainability in health systems to ensure they can return to normal operations after acute and chronic shocks. Furthermore, research includes methods for long-term maintenance of care, encompassing the design and evaluation of interventions in real-world settings. Saba has acute interests in sustainable technology adoption for healthcare, particularly in low-resource environments.

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