Helena M. Mentis

Helena M. Mentis is a Professor in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University, with core research interests in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer-Supported Cooperative Work, Socio-technical Systems, and Health Informatics. She has developed innovative systems for remote instruction, stress monitoring in high-stakes environments, and privacy frameworks for assistive technologies.

Research Focus: Her work bridges technical innovation with human factors in healthcare and education, emphasizing

• Augmented Reality tools for surgical teleconsulting
• Privacy policy transparency in mental health apps
• Stress data sharing mechanisms in training
• Collaborative systems for hybrid care models

Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze AI ethics, telehealth innovations, and remote collaboration tools, with a concentration on healthcare applications (2023-2025). She integrates multimodal interaction (gestures, voice, AR) into medical and educational workflows.

Advising & Grants: While specific students and funding sources aren't listed, her partnerships with institutions like University of Bristol, Microsoft Research, and Johns Hopkins indicate interdisciplinary collaborations. She prioritizes user-centered design in technology deployment.