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Steven Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Medical Psychology and Group Leader at Applied Gerontology, Lund University. He serves as Coordinator at the Center for Ageing and Supportive Environments (CASE) and Study Coordinator at the Swedish National Graduate School on Ageing and Health (SWEAH). His research investigates the interplay between environment, health/function, and psychosocial factors in aging populations, employing public health analysis, clinical trials, epidemiology, and health economic modeling through interdisciplinary collaborations.
- PI for projects: 'HoT-Age: Good ageing in one's own home', 'Transdisciplinary research for active and healthy ageing', 'Technologies in the home post-pandemic'
His recent publications focus on smart home technologies, stroke rehabilitation environments, and mental health service users' experiences, reflecting trends in aging research, assistive technology, and interdisciplinary public health. He received the LMK Foundation's Medicine Prize 2020.
- Lund University Profile Area: Proactive Aging
- Docent: MultiPark (Parkinson's disease research)
As a supervisor in the AGE-TECH thesis and Welfare in the home project, he mentors PhD candidates. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Grants from Forte and Familjen Kamprads Stiftelse support his research.
