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Dr. Moojan Ghafurian is an Assistant Professor in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). His research focuses on human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence (AI), and assistive technologies, particularly in healthcare, transportation, and aging-related contexts. He explores topics such as socially interactive agents for mental health support, robotic learning through kinesthetic teaching, and smart infrastructure systems.
His work bridges engineering and social sciences, addressing challenges like public speaking anxiety through robotic coaches and improving elderly care via ambient assisted living technologies. He has contributed to systematic reviews in AI for pavement performance prediction and social robots in cardiovascular medicine. His interdisciplinary approach involves collaboration across robotics, AI, and healthcare domains.
Research trends in his articles emphasize AI-driven solutions for aging populations, human-robot collaboration in teaching scenarios, and autonomous systems in shared spaces. His studies often evaluate user perceptions and practical implementation of emerging technologies in real-world settings.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed. His advising and grants are not detailed here, but his research aligns with grants focusing on robotics, healthcare tech, and smart infrastructure. He is involved in lab initiatives around assistive robotics and human-centric AI design.
