Aleksandra Garenko

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255

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Dr. Aleksandra Garenko is a leading scholar in the intersection of robotics, tourism, and consumer behavior, with a particular focus on the socio-cultural acceptance of automation in hospitality. Her most influential work, "Young Russian adults' attitudes towards the potential use of robots in hotels" (2018), has garnered 255 citations and stands as a foundational study in understanding how generational and cultural factors shape the adoption of service robots. This research provided critical early insights into the psychological and social barriers to robotic integration in the hotel industry, influencing subsequent studies on human-robot interaction in service contexts. Dr. Garenko’s contributions have been instrumental in bridging the gap between technological innovation and consumer readiness, offering practical guidance for hospitality managers and policymakers. Her work is widely cited in tourism, robotics, and cross-cultural psychology literature, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact. Through her rigorous analysis of attitudes in emerging markets, Dr. Garenko has established herself as a key voice in the global conversation on the future of automated hospitality.