Dr Michael Wilson
Biography
Michael is a postdoctoral researcher with NetwellCASALA, contributing to ongoing research in digital health, ageing in place and human computer interaction. He earned his PhD from DCU with research focused on the user-centred design and evaluation of applications that support older informal carers in the self-management of their health and wellbeing, specifically in the areas of stress management, digital mindfulness-based intervention and sleep quality.
Michael has worked as an investigator on the Smart Dementia Care project, which focused on building a digital toolkit to support people living with dementia and their carers in shared decision-making and planning and managing their care. He has taught a supervised underrate and postgraduate students in DkIT, lecturing in Human Computer Interaction, Research and Study Skills, and English Language.
Michael is currently an investigator on the Health Frontiers - Technology Innovation Centre project, a flagship cross-border hub for research and innovation, driving advancements in next- generation digital health and medical technologies.
Qualifications & Awards
PhD in Human Computer Interaction - DCU
CPD Diploma in Digital Media Production (Level 8) – DIT
MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - DkIT
BA in Economics and German - UCD
Research & Interests
Human Computer Interaction
User Experience Design
Codesign
Digital Health
Ageing in Place
Digital Mindfulness
Dementia
Publications
The publications listed below represent my 6 most recent works as recorded on ORCiD
26 June 2025
DOI: 10.3233/SHTI250676
Type: Book chapter
15 May 2025
DOI: 10.3233/SHTI250489
Type: Book chapter
2025
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-85572-6_4
Type: Book chapter
DIGITAL HEALTH
January 2024
DOI: 10.1177/20552076231222427
Type: Journal article
2024
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62849-8_22
Type: Book chapter
2024
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-61546-7_9
Type: Book chapter