Dr William KEARNS
Research Associate Professor, Retired Meritoriously from the Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida
- University of South Florida
- Gerontechnology, specifically in developing and using of telesurveillance and cognitive prosthetics to support physical, social, community health and well-being needs of adults for facilitating ageing-in-place
- Personal Website
Biography
Dr Kearns, Research Associate Professor, Retired Meritoriously from the Department of Child and Family Studies. Dr. William Kearns is a mental health services researcher and inventor who creates solutions for persons faced with the difficult problem of caring for elderly persons with mild to moderate dementia. His research interests lie within the area known as Gerontechnology, specifically in the development and use of telesurveillance and cognitive prosthetics to support the physical, social, and community health and well-being needs of adults to facilitate ageing-in-place. His current research focuses on the use of advanced technologies for the remediation of cognitive impairment related to dementia and traumatic brain injuries.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Central College (Iowa)
- Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology, University of the Pacific (California)
- Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology, University of South Florida
- Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology, University of South Florida
