Norm Archer

Overview

Norm Archer has collaborated for many years with physicians who carry out research on the chronic illnesses most prevalent among our aging population. He helps devise technological solutions, such as an online system that supports outpatients in coping with arterial disease, and a social media tool to overcome loneliness and social isolation through cognitive behavioural therapy. Norm carries out research on electronic health applications and systems, electronic business, identity theft, supply chain management, project management, change management in eGovernment, and mobile commerce. He serves as the Program Coordinator for the collaborative Master of Science in eHealth, a joint program between the DeGroote School of Business, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Computing and Software Department.

Affiliations

• Professor Emeritus/Special Advisor
• DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
• Member, McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), McMaster University
• Professor Emeritus, Information Systems, DeGroote School of Business
• Associate Member, Computing and Software, Faculty of Engineering
• Professor Emeritus

Education

• BSc (Engineering Physics), University of Alberta
• MS (Operations Research), New York University
• PhD (Physics), McMaster University