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Antonio Miguel-Cruz is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine specializing in Occupational Therapy. He has a distinguished educational background with a Doctorate from the Higher Polytechnic Institute “José Antonio Echeverría” in Cuba, where he also earned his MSc and Bachelor's degrees. His research interests are focused on the development and validation of technologies aimed at improving community healthcare for aging populations, particularly concerning the adoption and usability of innovative ICT-based platforms designed for monitoring and predicting healthy aging trajectories. He has participated in various funded projects related to elderly care, including the feasibility of smart home technologies and the development of virtual reality applications to enhance therapeutic interventions. With extensive teaching experience, he leads courses in program evaluation, research design, and machine learning, contributing significantly to the education of future researchers in the field. Miguel-Cruz's commitment to research and teaching has made him a valuable member of the academic community, as he continues to mentor graduate students and actively seeks to engage them in meaningful research opportunities.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management