Silvia Pericu

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Silvia Pericu is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of gerontechnology, smart environments, and healthcare innovation. Her primary research focus is on developing integrated technological solutions to support aging populations, particularly in the critical transition period between hospital discharge and returning home. Her most-cited paper, "Development of a smart post-hospitalization facility for older people by using domotics, robotics, and automated tele-monitoring" (2019), addresses the pressing issue of delayed hospital discharge—a problem affecting approximately 8% of hospital beds due to gaps in home-care or long-term care arrangements. In this work, Pericu proposes a novel facility that combines domotics, robotics, and automated tele-monitoring to create a seamless, technology-enabled step-down environment for older patients. While her citation count is still growing, the relevance of her research is clear: she is tackling a real-world bottleneck in healthcare systems, offering a scalable model that could reduce hospital readmissions and improve quality of life for the elderly. Her work represents a forward-thinking blend of engineering and social care, positioning her as an emerging voice in the field of assistive technology and aging-in-place.