Hector Perez (PhD, MA, BA). Pronouns: He, Him
Hector Perez is an Age-Well HQP and postdoctoral fellow in the School of Public Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo. He works under the supervision of Lili Liu and Antonio Miguel-Cruz, in the Aging and Innovation Research Program. He completed a Ph.D. in technology management and innovation. His current research involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders to innovate policy, practice and technologies for older adults. In addition, Hector explores the risk factors associated with missing incidents involving persons living with dementia. Hector’s research interests include exploring the acceptance, usability and adoption of innovations and Age-Tech solutions used by older adults and caregivers. Perez is a member of the Games Institute at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Hector Perez's current research involves three main areas. First, he is investigating the risk factors associated with incidents of persons living with dementia going missing. Second, he is studying how innovations and technologies used by older adults and caregivers are accepted, adopted, and used. Lastly, he is collaborating with first responders, including police, fire, paramedics, and search and rescue personnel, to develop new data collection and management approaches to prevent missing incidents. In this project, he is also supporting the creation of training materials for indigenous first responders.
Hector has significant experience working with police organizations' data and record management systems. He has over ten years of experience as a project manager, as well as five years of experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, and supporting students and team members.
Perez has extensive experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, utilizing a variety of techniques such as interviews, surveys, focus groups, and observations. He is skilled in using multiple data analysis approaches, including content analysis, thematic analysis, grounded theory, and statistical analysis. With his diverse research background, Hector is able to effectively design and implement studies that meet specific research objectives while utilizing appropriate research methodologies and data analysis techniques.