Dr. Mahsa Khalili is a faculty member at the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, followed by an MAsc and PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UBC within the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Emergency Medicine. She is a recipient of the NSERC Postgraduate Doctoral Award, as well as the Michael Smith Health Research BC and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Postdoctoral Fellowships. Dr. Khalili’s research focuses on improving health, independence, and quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments. By integrating smart sensing, biomechanics, and assistive technologies, Dr. Khalili addresses secondary health complications and social isolation associated with reduced mobility through: – the development of advanced sensing technologies for remote monitoring of physical and physiological health beyond clinical settings – the creation of context-adaptive assistive technologies that dynamically support mobility, daily activities, and social participation in real-world environments.