Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Elmasry, Professor Emeritus
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: EIT 3142
All are welcome!
Abstract:
Dementia is a growing health concern in Canada as the population ages. While the average lifespan is approximately 80 years, the average healthspan is only 65 years, leaving many seniors affected by chronic conditions—including dementia.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers promising tools for the early detection of dementia and, more importantly, can empower individuals at any age to reduce their risk through informed lifestyle changes.
Speaker:
Dr. Mohamed Elmasry, FRSC, FIEEE, FCAE, FEIC, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
A globally recognized expert in Artificial Neural Networks, Dr. Elmasry brings over 50 years of research experience to the field. He is also a member of the International Group on AI Safety.
At 81, he continues to contribute actively to scholarly discourse and is the author of two recent books:
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iMind: Artificial and Real Intelligence (Routledge, August 2024), currently being translated into Chinese.
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Dementia: Evidence-Based Lifestyle Guidelines (B&N, March 2025), co-authored with Kareem Bannis, MD.