Alex Mihailidis, FCAHS

Alex Mihailidis, PhD, is Associate Vice‑President for International Partnerships at the University of Toronto and Scientific Director of the AGE‑WELL Network of Centres of Excellence, which advances technologies and services to support healthy aging. He is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, with a cross‑appointment in the Department of Computer Science. His expertise centres on the design, development, and implementation of technologies that support older adults’ health, independence, and quality of life.

Dr. Mihailidis has conducted research in aging and technology for more than 17 years and has played a leadership role in national and international efforts to translate research into real‑world applications. He is Past‑President of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) and has been recognized as a Fellow of RESNA, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and one of the United Nations’ Healthy Ageing 50 leaders (2022).

Dr. Mihailidis holds a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.A.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a PhD in Bioengineering (Rehabilitation Engineering) from the University of Strathclyde.

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