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Maurizio Caon is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital health, human-computer interaction, and affective computing. His work primarily focuses on leveraging technology to enhance human wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on supporting aging populations and individuals with cognitive impairments. Caon’s major contributions include pioneering the use of virtual coaches—disruptive, cost-effective e-coaching systems that provide personalized guidance across physical, nutritional, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. His systematic review on this topic (2020, 62 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field. He has also advanced the application of digital health tools to assist healthcare professionals and family caregivers, as demonstrated in his scoping review on cognitive impairment care (2022, 38 citations). Beyond healthcare, Caon explores affective interaction in smart environments, envisioning surfaces and furniture that communicate emotions, and has engaged with the socio-ethical implications of human enhancement technologies. His work is notable for its practical, user-centered approach to solving real-world health challenges, making him a key figure in the development of empathetic, technology-driven care solutions.