William D. Kearns PhD

William D. Kearns, Ph.D. is President of the International Society for Gerontechnology, which represents scientists and engineers from 26 nations engaged in developing technologies to support older adults living well and to a great age. He is an Associate Editor for the society’s flagship journal, Gerontechnology.

Dr. Kearns earned his doctorate in 1989 from the University of South Florida before joining the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, where he is an Associate Professor. His research interest is in Gerontechnology movement surveillance and analysis, and cognitive prostheses supporting physical, social and community health of persons with disabilities, including dementia and traumatic brain injuries.

He has been the principal investigator or investigator on research grants funded by the US Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Ubisense Corporation in the UK.