Shannon Mejía

Shannon Mejía is an Associate Professor in Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois, serving as Director of the Health Technology Program. They also hold an Associate Professor position in Human Development and Family Studies and affiliate with the Center for Social & Behavioral Science. Their work focuses on assistive technology adoption, aging populations, and well-being, particularly in later life contexts. Research employs mixed methodologies including longitudinal studies and user-centered design approaches.

Key research interests include the interplay of mobility limitations, psychological adaptation, and assistive technologies; conversational interface design for older adults; and the impact of disability on well-being using large-scale datasets like the National Health and Aging Trends Study. Recent work explores how assistive technology use correlates with mental health outcomes and technology perception among aging populations.

Recent publications analyze assistive technology measurement approaches, voice assistant conversational styles, and cognitive health patterns linked to social events. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges health sciences, engineering, and social sciences to address aging-related challenges.