Amir Hossein Ghapanchi

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Amir Hossein Ghapanchi is a leading researcher in health informatics and assistive technology, with a particular focus on improving quality of life for aging populations. His work bridges human-computer interaction, gerontechnology, and healthcare systems, exploring how digital tools can support independent living among seniors. Ghapanchi’s most influential contribution is his 2015 systematic literature review, “Investigating the effectiveness of technologies applied to assist seniors,” which has garnered over 329 citations—a testament to its foundational role in shaping evidence-based assistive technology research. In a subsequent study, he introduced the concept of “perceived transfer effects” in assistive robots, arguing that seniors’ adoption of such technologies depends not merely on usability but on their perceived ability to transfer skills and maintain autonomy in daily life. This capability-approach analysis challenged conventional adoption theories by emphasizing contextual and psychological factors. Ghapanchi’s work has been widely cited by researchers in health informatics, human-robot interaction, and aging studies, and his critiques of decontextualized technology adoption models have influenced how scholars design and evaluate assistive interventions for older adults. His research continues to inform policy and design in elderly care technology.