Somaya Ben Allouch

Somaya Ben Allouch is a Full Professor specializing in digital life and applied research through the CREATE-IT initiative. Her work focuses on human-centered AI, healthcare technology, and assistive systems for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and patients with dementia. She holds a PhD in a relevant field but her academic institution affiliation is not explicitly stated in the provided materials.

Her research interests span social robotics, digital nature interventions, smoking cessation technologies, and personalized healthcare solutions. Notable projects include developing AI-driven dementia care frameworks, studying smart glasses in healthcare, and creating child-robot educational systems.

Dr. Ben Allouch has received awards including the Best Studies Paper Award (2023) and the SO-NUTS research grant (2020). She actively participates in organizing academic events like the HHAI conference and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations bridging design, AI, and healthcare.

Her recent publications (2020-2024) emphasize machine learning applications in healthcare, human-robot interaction, and technology acceptance studies. Key themes include long-term neurocognitive outcome prediction, blended treatment modalities for smoking cessation, and ethical AI integration in medical settings.