Minh Pham

Oklahoma State University, Baptist Hospital of Miami

Papers

Total Citations

204

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About

Minh Pham is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and affective computing, whose work is pioneering new paradigms for elderly care and emotional well-being. His most influential contribution is the development of the "RiSH" (Robot-Integrated Smart Home) system, a landmark 2017 study with 178 citations that seamlessly integrates robotic assistants into smart home environments to support aging populations. Building on this foundation, Pham’s more recent work explores the critical challenge of negative emotion management, as demonstrated in his 2021 paper (26 citations). Here, he introduces a novel system that combines a smart shirt for real-time ECG monitoring with a robot assistant capable of recognizing and regulating emotions like anger, fear, and depression. This innovative approach addresses how negative affects can increase susceptibility to illness, offering a proactive, technology-driven solution for mental health. Pham’s research is notable for its practical, human-centered design, bridging engineering and psychology to create assistive technologies that enhance quality of life. His work continues to shape the future of ambient assisted living and human-robot interaction.