Harshal Prabhakar Mahajan

Harshal Prabhakar Mahajan is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois, College of Applied Health Sciences. His research focuses on assistive technologies, human factors, and rehabilitation for older adults and individuals with mobility and cognitive impairments.

His research interests include:

• Assistive Technology and Mobility Devices
• Fall Detection and Fear of Falling
• Human Factors in Healthcare Technology
• Robotics for Aging in Place
• Participatory Design and User-Centered Development
• Environmental Accessibility for Wheelchair Users

Dr. Mahajan's recent publications emphasize the development and evaluation of tools and technologies to support safe and independent living. His work spans rehabilitation engineering, gerontology, and human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on real-world deployment and user feedback. Articles highlight psychometric assessments, systematic reviews, and interdisciplinary collaborations involving robotics and cognitive support systems.

Notable scientific contributions include work on fall concern scales, indoor environmental factors affecting fall risk, and robotic assistance for older adults. His research integrates virtual reality, joystick-based wheelchair control, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation contexts.

He collaborates extensively with experts in kinesiology, rehabilitation, and robotics. While no formal awards or student advisement details are listed, his active publication record in high-impact journals indicates a growing research profile in assistive and aging technologies.