Abdullah Sarhan

CEO and co-founder RetinaLogik

Abdullah Sarhan, PhD, is currently the CEO and Co-founder of RetinaLogik, a Canadian-based startup leveraging the power of AI and VR to enhance access to vision screening for everyone everywhere.

Dr. Sarhan holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, specializing in vision science, particularly in glaucoma and machine learning. His academic journey also includes earning an MSc from the same university, focusing on natural language processing and machine learning. Dr. Sarhan has more than a decade of experience in data science and software. He has contributed to various peer-reviewed journals and conferences in high-ranking venues. Additionally, Dr. Sarhan delivered numerous talks, workshops, and courses locally and internationally related to data science and healthcare. He received multiple awards and grants to support his research, including the Killam Award. Dr. Sarhan has also won several awards for teaching at the University of Calgary.

Driven by a passion for translational research, particularly in utilizing technology to improve healthcare quality and access, Dr. Sarhan brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and healthcare, especially in vision. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a self-declared "chef" and enjoys spending his spare time listening to podcasts.

Selected publications:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f8cF3aYAAAAJ