Wendy Rogers

Wendy Rogers is the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding appointments in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, Educational Psychology, and multiple research institutes including the Coordinated Science Lab, Beckman Institute, and Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity. As a leading expert in human factors and gerontechnology, her work focuses on designing technologies for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Her research explores assistive robotics, smart home systems, mHealth applications, and participatory design methodologies. Recent publications address topics like AI-powered virtual assistants for aging populations, adaptive systems for cognitive support, and inclusive design frameworks for mobility-impaired adults. She has contributed to journals such as Human Factors in Healthcare, Gerontologist, and Frontiers in Robotics and AI.

Key article trends show emphasis on technology acceptance models, feedback visualization, digital activities of daily living, and human-robot interaction in home environments. Her work often involves cross-disciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals and engineers.