Reima Suomi

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Reima Suomi is a leading scholar at the intersection of information systems, health care, and society, with a particular focus on how digital and intelligent technologies transform service delivery. His research spans e-health, health informatics, and the strategic management of information systems, with a growing emphasis on the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in care settings. A standout contribution is his highly cited systematic literature review, “Intelligent Physical Robots in Health Care” (2022, 72 citations), which provides a foundational overview of how AI-driven robots are reshaping clinical and care processes. This work, alongside his broader portfolio, has helped define the research agenda for technology-enabled health care innovation. With thousands of citations across his career, Suomi’s impact is evident in both academic discourse and practical policy discussions. He has also been instrumental in advancing the study of information systems in Finland and internationally, serving as a professor at the University of Turku and contributing to numerous editorial boards. For students and researchers, his work offers a critical lens on how emerging technologies can be responsibly integrated into health care systems.