Health and Ageing
Innovation for Health and Ageing
From high-tech innovations for disability, to medical devices for chronic illness, and technologies for psychological health, much of the research we do is dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing for people of all ages.
Advancing quality of life is increasingly important as life expectancy is predicted to increase by 7 years in Europe by 2060. Therefore, the number of people aged 65+ is projected to increase from 27.8% to 50.1% (relative to those aged 15-64). These trends are issues not unique to the UK and Europe but concern all continents, and they can be seen as opportunities to lead in the design of technologies that support thriving throughout the lifespan. Some of our research in this area is listed below.
- Dr Weston Baxter is developing a new handwashing solution which could help halt the spread of COVID-19 in developing countries.
- Dr Lorenzo Picinali is developing audiology and hearing devices, including innovative 3D acoustics, and 3D games for tuning and learning about hearing aids.
- Dr Talya Porat has developed a decision aid tool for stroke survivors.
- Professor Rafael Calvo is part of a Research Centre of Excellence that will test innovations for improved detection and treatment of sleep disturbance.
- Professor Rafael Calvo is collaborating with the UK’s Dementia Research Institute on designing AI technologies to help people with dementia and their carers.
- Dr Yunlong Zhao is developing wearable and implantable bioelectronics and electronic scaffolds for healthcare, tissue engineering, and the Human-Machine Interface.
Call for Papers
We have an open call for article contributions on the topic “Human Factors in Data-driven Connected Health Technologies”
Staff
Prof. Rafael Calvo
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Prof. Rafael Calvo
Dr Marco Aurisicchio
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Dr Marco Aurisicchio
Dr Lorenzo Picinali
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Dr Lorenzo Picinali
Dr Talya Porat
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Dr Talya Porat
Dr Thrishantha Nanayakkara
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Dr Thrishantha Nanayakkara
Dr Nejra van Zalk
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Dr Nejra van Zalk
Dr Weston Baxter
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Dr Weston Baxter
Dr Mazdak Ghajari
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Dr Mazdak Ghajari
Dr Yunlong Zhao
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Dr Yunlong Zhao