The Age of AgeTech

Alex Mihailidis, PhD, PEng, FCAHS, is a Professor at the University of Toronto (U of T) and the Inaugural Scientific Director of AGE-WELL, Canada’s national network on technology and aging. He also serves as the Associate Vice-President for International Partnerships at U of T. With over 20 years of experience, Alex’s research bridges health sciences, engineering, and social policy to create technologies that support older adults and caregivers. He has published extensively and leads national and international initiatives focused on aging with dignity.His work is driven by the belief that technology should enhance—not replace—human care. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and RESNA, and in 2022 was named one of the United Nations' Healthy Ageing 50 global leaders.  In 2025, he was named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Republic in recognition of his contributions to international academic collaboration and education.Beyond his academic and leadership roles, Alex is a committed mentor and collaborator. The ideas in this book are informed by years of dialogue with students, colleagues, older adults, and his own experiences as a caregiver. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two children, who continue to inspire his work and remind him why building a more compassionate future for aging matters.