Nurse, researcher, and educator Michael Joseph “MJ” Dino specializes in health informatics, gerotechnology, educational technologies, robotics, human-computer interaction (HCI), extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and academic integrity. He is part of the Delphi Group, which pioneered the new definition of Nursing and Nurses at the International Council of Nurses, and past president of the first and only virtual chapter of Sigma Nursing. Among his many recognitions, Dino was one of the top 10 recipients of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award. He is a sought-after speaker with a record of delivering plenary speaking engagements in more than 20 countries. In addition, Dino holds several patents and has published in more than 100 high-impact publications with more than 300 citations of his work.

Education

• PhD in Nursing, Johns Hopkins University
• PhD in Development Studies, University of Santo Tomas
• MA in Nursing, Our Lady of Fatima University
• BSN, Our Lady of Fatima University
• Apple Distinguished Educator
• Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) – Digital Health in Cardiac Care, American Heart Association

Selected Editorial Activities

• Editor, BMC Nursing
• Editor, Biomed Research International
• Editor, Health Service Insights
• Guest Editor, Healthcare, Special Issue on Long Term Care for Older Adults
• Guest Editor, Healthcare, Special Issue on Recent Advances and Innovation in Telehealth Use Among Older Adults

Selected Awards & Honors

• Research Dissertation Award, Sigma Nursing, 2025
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
• Fellow, Academy of Nursing Education, National League for Nursing
• Edmund J.Y. Pajarillo Health Informatics and Innovation Award, National League for Nursing
• Trailblazer in Inclusion Award, Bett Asia
• Fellow, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Outstanding Professional of the Year in Nursing, Philippine Professional Regulation Commission

Selected Professional Activities

• Past President, Phi Gamma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing
• Delphi Group, Definition of Nursing Project, International Council of Nurses
• Virginia Henderson Fellow, Sigma International Honor Society in Nursing
• Digital Innovator, American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Closing Plenary Speaker, Nursing Research Congress 2024, Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing
• Alumnus, Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy, Sigma Nursing
• Alumnus, Global Nursing Leadership Institute, International Council of Nurses

Additional Languages

• Japanese
• German
• French