Dania Bilal

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Dania Bilal is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and cognitive healthcare, with a primary focus on developing assistive technologies for persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (PLWD). Her groundbreaking work centers on leveraging social robotics to deliver reminiscence therapy (RT)—a non-pharmacological intervention that improves mood and communication in PLWD. Recognizing that traditional RT requires scarce professional facilitation, Bilal has designed innovative robot-assisted systems that make this therapy more accessible and scalable. Her most cited paper (2023, 34 citations) demonstrates how social robots can effectively facilitate cognitive exercise for PLWD, while her 2021 work introduces a learning-based strategy for robot-assisted RT, modeling how these systems can adapt to individual patient needs. By combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and clinical psychology, Bilal addresses a critical gap in dementia care, offering a pathway to more autonomous, personalized therapeutic interventions. Her research not only advances the field of socially assistive robotics but also holds profound implications for improving quality of life in aging populations, positioning her as a key contributor to the future of technology-enabled cognitive healthcare.