Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
George Shaker serves as the Director of the Wireless Sensors and Devices Lab at the University of Waterloo since August 2019, leading innovative research in healthcare, robotic sensors, and IoT technologies. As an Associate Professor and Research Scientist at the University of Waterloo, George Shaker focuses on antenna design, RF systems, and wearable electronics, among other areas. In addition to academic roles, George Shaker holds the position of Chief Scientist at CloudHawk and provides technology advisory services for several companies, including AquaSensing, Tidal Medical, Gold Sentintel, and QWaves. As Chair of the IEEE KW Sensors Council, George Shaker founded the first Canadian IEEE sensors chapter and actively engages in various sensor-related initiatives. Educational achievements include a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Waterloo and advanced studies at Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
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As a charitable, non-profit foundation, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education and practice. RIA has core partnerships with Schlegel Villages, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College, but collaborates with a number of other organizations and academic institutions. Through these collaborations, RIA supports practice-relevant research and mobilizes research evidence so it can inform programs, be integrated into education and training, and influence practice and policy. What is learned is then shared to benefit older adults everywhere.