Dr. Katarzyna Wac

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Biography

Katarzyna Wac is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva, leading the Quality Life Technologies lab. Her research focuses on emerging sensor and actuator-based mobile wearable technologies that leverage personalized assessments of individual behavior and quality of life. Wac's work highlights the modeling of human factors that influence the acceptance of technology in daily life and seeks to improve data collected from these technologies. Her research includes understanding and modeling individual mobility, physical activity, transportation usage, sleep quality, stress, and productivity patterns. She has published nearly 200 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Nature Digital Medicine and has co-edited the book 'Digital Health'. Her contributions extend to various European and national projects, and she has been recognized as a Senior Member in IEEE and ACM. Wac has received several accolades, including the TEDMED Research Scholar title in 2015. Her work plays an instrumental role in shaping the future of digital health and enhancing individual quality of life through technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Leading research in Quality Life Technologies and supervising various projects related to wearable technologies.

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.