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Valerija Rogelj is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, digital transformation, and rural development. Her work focuses on creating "Smart Silver Villages" and "Smart Lifetime Neighbourhoods"—innovative social infrastructures that leverage technology to support Europe’s rapidly ageing populations. Rogelj’s major contributions include pioneering frameworks for integrating eHealth, ambient assisted living, and age-friendly public spaces into rural and municipal planning. Her most cited paper, "Smart Silver Villages as part of Social Infrastructure for Older Adults in Rural Areas" (29 citations), addresses the critical challenge of rural depopulation by proposing digital health and social care systems that enable older adults to live independently. With additional influential works on digital transformation of community services (15 citations) and smart age-friendly villages (13 citations), her research agenda consistently bridges technology and social policy. Rogelj’s work is notable for its practical focus on revitalizing rural areas through sensors, AI, and blockchain, directly informing EU strategies for sustainable, age-friendly communities. Her scholarship is essential reading for anyone studying smart cities, gerontechnology, or rural innovation.