Maham Khan, Ph.D. is a researcher and educator whose work focuses on cognitive aging, resilience, and the diverse factors that shape well-being in later life. She completed her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science (Adulthood & Aging) at Virginia Tech in 2025. Her research examined cognitive superaging and lifestyle behaviors that contribute to healthier cognitive trajectories among older adults. She has also worked on chronic conditions and cognition, and functional limitations among older adults and unmet needs for caregiving. Her work draws on large-scale longitudinal datasets and advanced latent-variable modeling to better understand the behavioral, biological, and social determinants of optimal aging. During her doctoral training, Maham taught Adulthood and Aging at Virginia Tech as Instructor of Record and contributed to cognitive wellness initiatives for older adults through her work at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging. She has also served as a Visiting Lecturer in Pakistan, teaching healthcare management and primary healthcare, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary education and global perspectives on aging. Her publications span cognitive health, unmet needs, mobility limitations, and biomarker-informed aging research. She is now pursuing postdoctoral research training at Northwestern University, where she is expanding her work on cognitive resilience, aging trajectories, and translational approaches to cognitive health.
Maham Khan