Alex Mihailidis

Photo of Alex Mihailidis, Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Toronto and Toronto Rehab Institute, May 3, 2019. (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Professor
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in Rehabilitation Technology – KITE Research Institute and University of Toronto

(416) 946-8565
Email: alex.mihailidis@utoronto.ca
Website: http://iatsl.org/

Biosketch
Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng, is the Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in Rehab Technology at U of T and Toronto Rehab-UHN. He is the Scientific Director of the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence, which focuses on the development of new technologies and services for older adults. He is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and in the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering. He has been conducting research in the field of and intelligent systems in health for the past 15 years, with a specific focus on the development of intelligent home systems for elder care.
Cross Appointments
  • Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
  • Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
  • Associate Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Clinical Integrative Biology Unit
School of Graduate Studies
Full Member
Research Keywords
My research interests lie within the intersections of gerontology, engineering, computer science, and healthcare: Supportive intelligent environments; Safe mobility and falls; Health monitoring and response;  Smart homes; Artificial intelligence: Pervasive computing; Older adults; Assistive technology