I am looking for Ph.D. applicants interested in pervasive health technologies. My lab’s research goals revolve around designing, developing, and deploying novel sensing and intervention systems focusing on health and well-being.
Within this broad remit, there are a number of potential projects:
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Intelligent Personal Assistance focusing on health
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Conversational agents for patients with serious mental illnesses
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Long term engagement and adherence in mHealth system
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Novel sensing for continuous monitoring of sleep and cognitive performance
Skills
Given the multidisciplinary nature of these projects, a successful candidate should have:
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Programming skills. Experiences in mobile programming is a plus.
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Statistical and analytical skills. Experience in machine learning and sensor data analysis is a plus.
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Interest in Human-Computer Interaction and design
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Strong communication skill
But, more than anything else, if you are excited about the possibilities of technologies in reshaping health care, you should consider applying!
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