Ben Jelen

Ben Jelen is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His expertise lies in human-computer interaction (HCI), particularly in healthcare contexts. He combines industry experience from Epic Systems with academic research, focusing on older adults' engagement with maker technologies and healthcare systems.

Education:

• PhD in Health Informatics, Indiana University (2022)
• MS in Informatics, Indiana University (2017)
• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State University (2013)

Research Interests: Dr. Jelen investigates how older adults interact with technology through craft-based maker projects, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity. His work bridges HCI education, health informatics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key themes include aging populations' technology adoption barriers and ethical design practices.

Awards & Honors:

• Luddy Service Award (2021)
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2017)

Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses like Software Requirements Engineering and UI/UX Design. Supported by NSF GRFP during PhD. Advised by Dr. Katie Siek in ProHealth Lab at IU.

Labs/Teams: Former member of ProHealth Lab, now leading research at Rose-Hulman on inclusive technology design for aging populations.