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Rana Imtiaz is an emerging researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, healthcare technology, and aging-in-place innovation. Her work focuses primarily on the application of humanoid robots, wearable sensors, and intelligent spatial technologies to address critical challenges in eldercare and dementia support. Imtiaz's research explores how cutting-edge technologies can augment caregiving capacity amid growing healthcare worker shortages and an expanding aging population. Among her most notable contributions is her investigation into intelligent dementia-friendly living environments, where she has pioneered feasibility studies integrating assistive robotics with wearable and spatial sensors to deliver personalized, supportive care for individuals with dementia. Her work on administrator perceptions of humanoid robots in skilled nursing facilities bridges the gap between technological development and real-world adoption, offering practical insights for healthcare decision-makers. Additionally, her 2021 study comparing physiological and psychological responses — measured through EDA, HRV, and EEG — to live musicians, robots, and traditional music players demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach to human-robot interaction research. With publications accumulating citations across multiple venues, Imtiaz is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice in the field of socially assistive robotics and technology-enhanced eldercare.