Barbara Klein

Prof. Barbara Klein is a Professor of Social Work Organisation and Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences' Faculty 4: Social Work and Health. She serves as Dean of the faculty, Spokesperson of the FUTURE AGING Research Center, and Vice President of the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG 2024). Her work focuses on new technologies in social and healthcare, including assistive robotics, organizational management, and ethical implications of technology in care.

Her education includes a Dr. phil. from Goethe University Frankfurt and extensive leadership training. She has held visiting professorships at Osaka University and Northumbria University. Klein has led numerous research projects funded by EU, BMBF, and Hessian ministries, addressing aging populations, assistive technologies, and universal design.

Key awards include the 2019 Hessian Research Award and the 2013 Hessian State Prize for Universal Design. She teaches in social work and digital health programs, mentoring students across disciplines. Her research explores innovations like telepresence robots, smart home systems, and ethical frameworks for healthcare robotics.