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Habib Chaudhury is a leading researcher at the intersection of dementia care, environmental gerontology, and assistive technology. His work fundamentally explores how physical and social environments—including innovative technologies—can enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia. Chaudhury is best known for his pioneering investigations into the use of social robots in care settings, most notably the robotic pet seal PARO. His highly cited scoping review (354 citations) systematically mapped the benefits and barriers of PARO in care contexts, establishing a critical evidence base for the field. Through video-ethnographic methods and direct engagement with patients and families, Chaudhury has provided rare, person-centered insights into how individuals with dementia perceive and interact with social robots in hospital settings. His commitment to participatory research is exemplified by his work actively involving patients and families as partners throughout the research process—from shaping questions to analyzing data. By bridging environmental design, psychosocial support, and human-robot interaction, Chaudhury’s scholarship continues to shape compassionate, evidence-based innovations in dementia care.