Moreno Alexander
Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Montreal
Contact information
4545 Queen-Mary Road,
Montreal, Quebec, H3W 1W4,
Room: M4823.
(514) 340-3540, Ext: 4515.
jhon.alexander.moreno.1@umontreal.ca
Biography
Dr. Alexander Moreno is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Researcher, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal. He is also the Director of the INTECOG laboratory (Innovation, Technology and Cognition) at the Montreal Geriatrics University Institute Research Center (CRIUGM), as well as a clinician at Notre-Dame Hospital (CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal). With dual expertise in neuropsychology and health technologies, he has been developing innovative technological solutions for over a decade to support the elderly, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Dr. Moreno holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Montreal and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Informatics from McGill University. He is recognized for his transdisciplinary and inclusive approach to gerontechnology. He has received several awards for his scientific contributions, including the Bravo Research Award (UdeM, 2021), the National Award for Scientific Excellence from the Colombian College of Psychologists (COLPSIC, 2020), and the Early Career Award from the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP, 2018).
His research has been funded by organizations such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE), the Quebec Office for Persons with Disabilities, the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), and the University of Montreal, totaling several hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants. He is also very active in knowledge dissemination, university teaching, and participation in scientific committees.
Research interests
Dr. Moreno’s work focuses on the use of technology — including virtual reality, electronic home assistants, and social robotics — to promote autonomy, social participation, and quality of life for the elderly, particularly those living with neurocognitive disorders or traumatic brain injury. He also takes interest in adapting care according to sexual and gender diversity, and in supporting family caregivers through an inclusive, ethical, person-centered approach.
Keywords: Gerontechnology, neuropsychology, aging, virtual reality, social participation, caregivers, cognition, sexual diversity, palliative care, autonomy, robotics, LGBTQIA+