We Are Passionate About What We Do
Our team is devoted to user-centered research and development to identify solutions to societal, functional, and policy issues that affect everyday activities in the home.
Team Members
Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D.
Wendy Rogers is the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences, focusing on human factors, aging, and inclusive technology research at the …
Harshal Mahajan, Ph.D.
Harshal Mahajan is a Research Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Research at the LIFE Home, overseeing projects with smart systems, robotics, and related…
Yvona Vlach
Yvona Vlach is the Operations Coordinator at the LIFE Home, managing daily operations, coordinating client visits, and supporting the team and other departmental collaborations…
Shafiqul Islam, Ph.D.
Shafiqul Islam is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the LIFE Home, conducting research on assistive technology, extended reality, and AI-human collaboration projects…
Current Interns
Yuheng (Leo) Wang
Leo is an undergraduate studying Industrial Design with a minor in Game Studies and Design.
Srivishnu Vusirikala
Srivishnu is an undergraduate undertaking a degree in Computer Science.
Intern Alumni
Tanvi
Tanvi, a junior at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, interned at the LIFE Home this summer.
Abbey Paik
Abbey is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, a concentration in Health Technology, and a minor in Chemistry.
Harish Kumar Balaji
Harish is working towards a Master of Engineering in Autonomy and Robotics.
Manan Maheshwari
Manan is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Autonomy and Robotics.
Vikram Raj Nagoor Kani
Vikram is a Master of Engineering candidate in Autonomy and Robotics.
Sierra Speckmann – 2022/2023/2024
Praachi Mudar – 2024
Ketan Mahajan – 2023
Joanna Huang – 2022/2023
Laura Dudzik – 2023
Maya Grant – 2022
Ben Granados – 2022
Vedant Rakshe – 2022
