Wendy Nilsen

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Wendy Nilsen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of mobile health (mHealth), cyber-physical systems, and behavioral science. Her work focuses on leveraging ubiquitous sensing and real-time data to create adaptive health interventions, particularly through modeling opportunities in mHealth cyber-physical systems. Her most-cited paper, "Modeling Opportunities in mHealth Cyber-Physical Systems" (2017, 7 citations), lays foundational groundwork for integrating computational models with mobile health technologies to monitor and influence human behavior in naturalistic settings. Nilsen’s contributions extend beyond individual studies; she is a key figure in shaping the National Institutes of Health’s mHealth and Science of Behavior Change initiatives, where she has championed the use of digital tools to understand and modify health behaviors. Her impact is evident in the growing field of just-in-time adaptive interventions, which she has helped define through interdisciplinary collaboration. With a career dedicated to bridging engineering, computer science, and clinical practice, Nilsen’s work continues to inspire researchers seeking to harness mobile technology for personalized, real-world health solutions.