Diego Lima-Juma

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Dr. Diego Lima-Juma is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, health informatics, and neurodevelopmental disorders. His work focuses on developing intelligent systems—particularly those leveraging ontologies and hybrid ICT tools—to address the global challenge of diagnosing and intervening in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Recognizing that low- and middle-income countries face severe gaps in ASD prevalence estimation and care, Dr. Lima-Juma’s research is uniquely positioned to democratize access to psychological support. His most cited work (2016, 17 citations) introduces an ontology-based intelligent system for diagnosis and intervention, directly responding to WHO data that 1 in 160 persons worldwide is on the autism spectrum. He has extended this framework into an “Intelligent Ecosystem” for communication skill development (2017) and a hybrid system for psychological intervention (2018). While his citation counts are modest, the translational impact is significant: his tools are designed for real-world deployment in resource-limited settings, making him a vital voice in global health equity. Dr. Lima-Juma’s contributions exemplify how AI can bridge clinical gaps, offering scalable, culturally adaptable solutions for some of the world’s most underserved populations.