David Thompson, PH.D.


Dr. Dave Thompson

Associate Professor, Ingram School of Engineering

Email pvw21@txstate.edu

Phone +1 (512) 245-1826

Building IGRM 2203

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Research Areas:
​Electroencephalogram, Ballistocardiogram, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Background

Dr. Dave Thompson is an Associate Professor in Texas State University’s Ingram School of Engineering. His work focuses on biomedical engineering and developing technologies that bridge engineering, neuroscience, and healthcare, with an emphasis on advancing research and improving health monitoring.

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Project
CARE-AI
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About Faculty Fellows Projects

A research initiative exploring ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensors integrated into furniture for contactless health monitoring in older adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Through the Connected Aging Research & Innovation for AI-Enabled Health Aging (CARE AI) initiative, Translational Health Research Center (THRC) supports clinical partnerships, system testing, and community engagement to advance AI-driven healthcare research.

Research Impact Highlights

Advances biomedical engineering research by exploring innovative technologies that connect engineering, neuroscience, and healthcare.

Access to Care

Smart Home & Environment

Digital Health Adaption


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In this meeting, Dr. Dave Thompson, Associate Professor at Texas State University’s College of Science and Engineering, speaks about predictive sensors embedded in everyday furniture that track sleep, heart rate, and respiration. By analyzing changes in these signals, the technology can help identify shifts in overall health and behavior. The personal views expressed by guest speakers and participants in this program are their own, and participation in this program does not constitute an official endorsement of personal views expressed during programs hosted by the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University.

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