Casey Bennett

Casey Bennett is an accomplished professional currently serving as an assistant professor and Chair of the Health Informatics program at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics in healthcare.

With a strong background in data science, Casey has held significant roles at major healthcare organizations like Cigna, CVS Health, and Centerstone Research Institute (CRI), showcasing expertise in areas like machine learning, clinical decision support, and personalized medicine.

Having completed a PhD in Biomedical Informatics/Artificial Intelligence from Indiana University, Casey has led groundbreaking studies on AI-driven clinical decision support technologies for various chronic illnesses and has been recognized for innovative work in human-robot interaction, IoT, and digital health technologies.

Beyond academia, Casey's work has extended to developing robotic sensor systems for improving overall health, with specific interests in therapeutic applications for elderly patients and social cognition in human-robot interaction.

His cutting-edge research includes projects involving the use of robotic pets for therapeutic purposes, developing robotic sensor systems for in-home health monitoring, and exploring social cognition through human-robot interaction for more realistic AI devices.

Casey Bennett has a diverse educational background, including a Master's in Biological Anthropology and a Bachelor's in Anthropology, adding a unique perspective to his research in health informatics and artificial intelligence.

Formerly associated with various educational institutions and healthcare organizations in key roles, Casey's contributions to the field of health informatics and his work in advancing AI and robotics in healthcare have been widely recognized and featured in prestigious platforms like TED talks and IBM's 'Smarter Planet' campaign.