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Geon Ha Kim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of geriatric neurology and human-robot interaction, focusing on how assistive technologies can preserve cognitive health in aging populations. Her work centers on two transformative areas: evaluating the neuroplastic effects of cognitive training through neuroimaging, and developing user-centered robotic systems for older adults. Kim’s landmark 2015 study (98 citations) demonstrated that multi-domain cognitive training—particularly robot-assisted interventions—can induce measurable structural brain changes, including increased cortical thickness in healthy elderly individuals. She has since led groundbreaking participatory design projects (62 citations) that co-create assistive robots with older adults, ensuring these technologies are acceptable and effective for real-world use. Her qualitative research (67 citations) provides rare insights into how seniors perceive living with daily-care robots like “Bomy,” revealing both practical benefits and emotional attachments. Kim’s pilot randomized trial (21 citations) showed that home-based robot cognitive interventions can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment, offering a scalable solution for dementia prevention. By combining rigorous neuroimaging evidence with human-centered design, Kim has established herself as a leader in the emerging field of robotic cognitive rehabilitation for aging societies.