Dr. Maedeh Agharazidermani (Agharazi)’s research centers on consumer health informatics, human-computer interaction (HCI), and the sociocultural aspects of using AI to empower individuals—especially older adults and patients. For her dissertation, she developed a structural equation model to explore the relationships between eHealth literacy, information consumption from both credible and non-credible sources, information overload, information anxiety, and information avoidance. This work provided a nuanced understanding of how individuals navigate complex digital platforms during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
In her postdoctoral research, Dr. Agharazi investigated how mobile health technologies can support persistence in physical activity. She explored the role of app-based data sharing in co-located and collaborative exercise settings, highlighting the potential of social and interactive features to promote sustained engagement. Across her work, she integrates theory-driven models with user-centered design to inform the development of inclusive, effective health technologies that address the needs of aging and diverse populations. She is currently involved in several projects focused on AI-assisted applications designed to help patients manage their well-being.
Course Maedeh taught:
IDS 2144 Information Ethics in 21st century
LIS5788 Health information system and management
Education
Ph.D. of Information. Florida State University, Tallahassee.
M.A. Sociocultural and International Development Education Studies. Florida State University, Tallahassee.
M.A. Master of Multimedia (Major, E-learning Technologies). Multimedia University, Malaysia.
B.S. Information System Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia.
Research Interests
Health information behaviors, Health informatics, Data analytics, Decision making systems