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Pradeep Ray is a leading researcher at the intersection of technology entrepreneurship, healthcare, and gerontechnology, with a particular focus on developing countries. His work centers on leveraging disruptive digital solutions—especially telepresence robots—to address critical challenges in home-based healthcare for the elderly. Ray’s most-cited paper (2021, 39 citations) examines the role of telepresence robots in fostering technology entrepreneurship in developing nations, highlighting how these innovations can drive sustainable development for vulnerable populations. He has also made significant contributions to understanding user acceptance and usability of assistive technologies, as demonstrated by his 2017 study on a tablet-based well-being check for seniors (21 citations) and a systematic review of challenges in seniors adopting assistive robots (2016). His 2018 paper further explores telepresence robots as a disruptive digital technology for home-based elderly care. With a cumulative impact spanning over 75 citations, Ray’s research provides actionable insights for designing inclusive, scalable healthcare technologies that empower aging populations to live independently, while also offering a roadmap for technology entrepreneurs in resource-constrained settings.