Avendano Mauricio

Avendano Mauricio is an Associate Professor at the University of Lausanne, specializing in aging research, social policy, and mental health. He focuses on socioeconomic disparities, intergenerational dynamics, and health systems, with recent work exploring AI's role in aging research, cash transfer programs, and the impact of public policies on older populations.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Aging and mental health
  • Socioeconomic determinants of health
  • Policy evaluation (cash transfers, pandemic responses)
  • Intergenerational relationships
• Recent Publications (2025):
  • Methodological innovations using AI in aging research
  • Life-course socioeconomic status and frailty
  • Home-based care and mental well-being
  • Obesity-depression links in low-income settings
  • Migrant health and policy implications
• Scientific Collaborations:
  • Collaborates with LIVES (Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research) and international institutions
  • Works with multidisciplinary teams in epidemiology, public health, and policy analysis