Assist. Prof. Dr. Limei Chen | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li-Mei Chen, an Assistant Professor of Social Work at George Mason University, is a globally recognized scholar specializing in gerontology, dementia care, civic engagement, and social welfare policy. With a research career spanning over two decades across Japan, the United States, and East Asia, Dr. Chen has authored over 60 scholarly documents, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and policy reports. Her work explores productive aging, older volunteers’ engagement, and innovative care models integrating digital technology and community-based interventions. She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on numerous funded projects supported by organizations such as the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, the John A. Hartford Foundation, and George Mason University. Her contributions have earned her multiple international awards, including recognition from the Gerontological Society of America. Dr. Chen’s research output has been widely cited, reflecting a citation count 3 and an h-index of 1, highlighting her consistent scholarly influence in social work and aging studies. Through a multidisciplinary approach blending policy, practice, and technology, she continues to advance global understanding of aging, equity, and relationship-centered care for older adults and caregivers.