Dr. Alex Mihailidis

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Biography

Alex Mihailidis is a Professor at the University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, where he holds the Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in Rehabilitation Technology. With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, he specializes in the field of intelligent assistive technology systems, focusing on pervasive computing and intelligent systems for health applications. Over the past 15 years, he has published more than 150 journal and conference papers. His research particularly emphasizes the development of intelligent home systems for elder care and wellness, technology for children with autism, and adaptive tools for nurses in clinical applications. He is also recognized as a CIHR New Investigator and has secured significant research grants from various international funding agencies, including the Canadian and American Alzheimer Associations. He has completed collaborations with researchers across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and has served as President of RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America).

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducting research in intelligent assistive technology systems and leading initiatives to improve elder care through technology.

Courses

Technology, Design, OT Usability, Universal Design Lab Graduate Research Project Human Factors, Technology Safety

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology